In 1945 adopted Existential term to describe his philosophy Major concept of his philosophy was freedom and responsibility
Man first of all exists, encounters himself, surges up in the world and defines himself afterward.
“Existence precedes essence.” Essence is created by existence; human nature is a product of existence.
Man first exists without purpose or definition, finds himself in the world and only then, as a reaction to experience, defines the meaning of life.
According to him, since there is no God or designer to give man a purpose, it is up to the individual to choose the life they think best. We are responsible for everything we do.
“Man is condemned to be free.”
“The destiny of man is placed within himself.”
Being & Nothingness
"Being-for-itself- Consciousness of man
"Being-in- itself - Objects of consciousness
"Man is Condemned to be free.“
Existence Precedes Essence
Jean- Paul Sartre: Existence precedes Essence:
Philosophy begins from man, but from man as existence rather than man as a thinking subject, having a definite nature or essence. Man first Exists, encounters himself, defines himself afterwards. Existence come before man is set to a value or essence. It is because to begin with man is nothing, has no essence, he will be what he makes of himself.
Existence: means that the most important consideration for individuals is that they are individuals independently acting and responsible, conscious beings.
Essence:
rather than what labels roles, stereotypes, definitions, or other preconceived categories the individuals fit.
Thus human beings, through their own consciousness, create their own values and determine a meaning to their life.