Existentialism Is a Humanism

Llosa mentioned several times that Sartre's concept of "intervention in literature" shaped his writing style, which prompted me to systematically understand this master of existentialism. The "thrown" state proposed by Heidegger intuitively reveals the passivity of human existence, but this is the starting point towards "authentic existence". Sartre greatly strengthened this aspect. He transformed people's existential anxiety from contemplation of passive situations to a more decisive emphasis on behavior itself, thus forging a serious optimism. This optimism, while suspending ultimate answers to existential dilemmas, is inspiring in its pragmatic stance. Its core is that people must define themselves through actions and bear absolute responsibility for their free choices. At the same time, Sartre's philosophy has a strong social attribute, and "other" as a key concept participates in people's self-definition. Sartre's optimism was radical, accompanied by a strong enthusiasm for participation. Camus believed that "absurdity" is the eternal break between man and the world, which cannot be overcome by man's choice. Nowadays, people's living situation has become more complicated. I can only borrow a little courage from Camus and a little optimism from Sartre.

Existentialism is a philosophical concept with warmth and practical significance that is built on the supremacy of nihilism and is different from and not opposite to nihilism.

Judgment is based on what has happened, but people are free to choose what kind of person they are at any time. Maybe his past behavior proves that he is a bad person, but we cannot judge him on this, because he can still choose to be a good person through his own actions in the future. It's like watching an artist paint a painting. How can we tell what the painting looks like before it's finished? So I think the reason why the Bible teaches us not to judge others is because judging others denies their future possibilities. What we need to do is not to cause people to stumble, but to encourage them to set an example.

When I questioned my own ideas and values, when I resented the villain who stabbed me in the back, existentialism pointed out the way for me. When I say that I am a person who insists on myself, I am saying "I choose to always be myself"

Existence precedes essence, commonality lies in situation There is no such thing as human nature, that is, the essence of human beings. There is only the existence of each person and the continuous creation of concepts about human beings. After reading it, I want to buy a physical book to read and experience it again.

It's a bit difficult, but it explains the basic ideas of existentialism. You can watch it when traveling on the high-speed rail. It's very short.

Existentialism a painful liberal humanism Is there any meaning in life? This problem itself is a big hole Many existential philosophers are trying to fill this hole, but none of them are successful. But from a pragmatic point of view, just fill it in. Why bother with so much?

The subject of existence is a form of optimism. I don't think it's pessimistic.

People are neither means nor ends

It's a bit obscure for me, but I like the commonalities that can be seen in this book that transcend generations.

It is a coward who turns himself into a coward, and it is a hero who turns himself into a hero; and there is always the possibility that a coward can cheer up and stop being a coward, and a hero can stop being a hero. Existentialism determines that people are free and gives them great dignity. There is no necessary goal in life, and at the same time we gain freedom.

Isn't it a joy to know that oneself is a painful existence?

Although many people don't know much about existentialism, people often use it inadvertently, such as to comfort people. Even if it is still used incorrectly, it reflects that the influence of existentialism is not just philosophical.

The views of fellow travelers are very good.

Yes, it's just that I figured out most of the book by myself through scriptures, and didn't realize much.

Introduction to Existential Philosophy

He is like a lonely man, with a profound and remote path. He uses his unique theory to express a strong truth-like understanding of the existence and meaning of the world.

Very deep.

Sartre's words still make me think for a long time

Enlightening, I need to read it a few more times.