Jean-Paul Sartre (1908–1950) was a celebrated and acclaimed French philosopher, avid reader of the great classics and heavily influenced by the philosophy of Husserl and Heidegger, strong atheist convictions and interested in Marxism in the latter stage of his life.
But if Sartre is best known for something, it is for an in-depth study of the meaning of human existence, which although it still has painful parts, is nonetheless somewhat fascinating because man is characterized by his perfection.
- The perfection that resides in your individual freedom.
- In setting transcendent personal goals.
- In the freedom to be and to choose.
- It is the subjectivity of man that governs the universe.
- But not as a cold and selfish thing.
- But considering that “man chooses himself.
- During his life.
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“The real one assumes the responsibility of being who he is and recognizes hes free to be who he is. “Jean-Paul Sartre
Your life, unique and non-transferable, will have its weight directly on the universe and the divine (not the other way around).
His work is fascinating and it would take us a long time to see even the smallest part, but through some better-known quotes, this inspiring writer might be interested.
Let’s look at some of these quotes and their possible relationship to the current scenario:
Don’t waste your time. There may have been better ones, but is it yours?
How many times have you regretted being born at the time?It is true that we are not in one of the best moments in relation to the professional, the social or creativity; This does not seem to be a very inspiring moment for young people, who see how their future is projected into areas and places they had never imagined (and/or desired).
But reading this statement you find the same sense of loss, pessimism and desiccence with the present that has accompanied many people at different times. Perhaps it is time for you to give them a decisive but dark tone; or perhaps it gives an appearance of transcendence, but it is necessary for future generations. Every epoch fulfills its function, and you’re there now. Do yours!
“Like all thinkers, have I confused missenchantment with the truth?
Yes, that’s true. Many of us have a nostalgic aura and have in mind a small beneficial processor, which discourages us from the events around us. But remember that all science begins with doubt, and perhaps your pessimism can help you ask questions that others don’t ask. It is through these questions that answers that never existed can arise.
We live in the age of?Keep calm?and “Be happy”, which are good recommendations if you understand that, to live these states, you have to live others as human and necessary, such as anxiety, disappointment, sadness or tiredness.
So stop judging your pessimism and enjoy it creatively. Maybe from there you can get your “Be Happy”.
“Is man doomed to be free, for once in the world he is responsible for all that he does?
Stop looking for excuses. Blaming the system, the pain of their breakup, the fact that their parents were bad, stops believing that you weren’t free to be what you really wanted to be.
Freedom is an awareness of the human being, which is not determined by external factors, but by his mind. He, as a rule, is free; confronts and transforms reality according to what he thinks of himself. This is the clearest definition of freedom and responsibility we can have.
It has a lot to do with another statement by this great writer: “What matters is not what they did to us, but what we do with what they did to us. “
“Everything has been fixed, except how to live?
Yes, you were right. This life is a waste, extremely complex.
Do not try to know how to live it, nor to give solutions to others on how to do it, the only way out of this confusion is to follow your instincts, which are often destroyed by the impositions of others and society.
Look for a formula that will help you live a specific situation better, but keep an eye out: it won’t be the same for life, or the best for other people in the same situation.
As the film Casino said: “There are three ways to do things: well, wrong and my way. “
Is happiness not doing what you want, but wanting what you do?
Here we find one of the most difficult phrases to accept, especially in the times we live in.
How can I be happy washing dishes if I have two college degrees?Well, the question is based, but according to Sartre’s philosophy, it’s not about giving a quick answer, it’s about thinking about the relevance of this activity. in your life project.
Perhaps you are a writer looking for stories, a lover of language learning, a Marxist who seeks theory from the daily practice of work, a son committed to improving the quality of life of his sick mother.
Don’t look at the activity itself, but its relevance in your life project and your values. It may have significant weight; there’s no point in executing it anymore. In any case, look for an activity that allows you to love what you do, depending on the life you want for yourself and for those you care about; maybe you’re already there or planning it, maybe what you want is precisely what you’re missing, which is a necessary step to achieve it.
“Is commitment an act, not a word?
It ceases to be like many politicians who speak only of promises, as conquerors of the night who promise without being shown, as revolutionaries who have not even read a book, nor have they ever been present in a conflict. May your actions be all you have to say. Because as Woody Allen once said, “Things are not said, they are done, because in doing them, they say themselves. “
To dream, in theory, is to live a little, but to live dreaming is not to exist?
Are there many situations where you seem lost in your thoughts?We know that there are certain conversations in college that do not leave us escaped, but as an adult, you have to look for relationships, people and situations with which it is pleasant to live. , the ones you remember at a conference or conference that you’re not interested in. Look for them, do them, repeat them in a thousand ways; it is life, your dream come true and your earthly paradise.
“Existentialism is not a form of atheism; said that even if God existed, nothing would change?
Many people in difficult situations seek a little spirituality that will help them overcome something unpleasant, which has extrapolated all their physical and emotional resources, but looking for mystical causes and solutions to a problem that concerns you can distract you from your path and the resources you really have. have in life that you didn’t know how to use well (friends, sports, reading, love of nature?).
We don’t know what’s beyond, but don’t worry too much, because your life won’t be resolved right away with this call. This is how the whole story says; so don’t spend too much time on it in your own life. Live as long as you can.
We hope that these quotes have made you rethink your life a little if you are going through a confusing period, remember that human beings are sometimes lost and sometimes they are, and philosophers like Sartre have dedicated themselves to leaving a masterful mark, giving us their inheritance for times when darkness seems denser.