Biography
When was Jean-Paul Born?
June 21st 1905
What is his perspective on human freedom
"We have limitless freedom because the world is empty and we have absolute freedom to choose our values and create the kind of world we desire"
What was the name of his first book
La Nausee
What did he think about Marxism?
What major award did Sartre receive in 1964?
Nobel Prize in Literature
Where was he born?
Paris, France
What does he mean by "bad faith"
"to act as if you are not free to make choices"
What famous author did he study?
Baudelaire
Did Sartre believe in God?
No
Why did he always refuse official distinctions?
What year did he pass away?
1981
What is the main point of his philosophy?
We must invent our purpose, our own essence.
What is the name of his life story?
Les Mots
How did Sartre connect freedom with social responsibility?
humans bear responsibility for their actions which they perform in the image of their own freedom
When did he win this prize?
October 1964