Answer to Question #252581 in Philosophy for Palie

Question

You must explain Jean-Paul Sartreà ƒ ƒ ¢ € ™s Existentialism to an (imaginary) six-year-old child. This will be a written assessment, with a word count of 400-500 words (do not exceed the word count). You must "dumb-down" the concept and explain it as simple and clear as possible. Do not use à ƒ ƒ ¢ € œbigà ƒ ƒ ¢ €  words or jargon as a six-year-old child will not understand it.

Answer 1

Introduction

Reality, according to Sartre's existentialist thesis, comes before substance; that is, we impart significance to our identities solely by being and behaving in a specific manner. As to Sartre, every option we undertake reveals ourselves while also expressing what we believe a living creature should be.

Existentialism, in contrast to the analytical approach and positivist, stresses activity, liberty, and willingness as vital to human life. That is, it challenges the idea that humans are essentially logical beings. It highlights the importance of individuality, freedom, and choice. It asserts that because there is no Creator or any ultimate force, the best way to combat nothingness is to embrace existence.

           It considers life to be devoid of any other meaning or worth except that which individuals assign to their own lives. Human perspective determines what is true. Individuals must completely identify oneself throughout their activities. Sartre denies the ancient duality of existence and presence, which dates back to Plato's time. Persons make choices relying on perceptual significance rather than absolute logic, according to existentialism.