Biography
Where was he born?
Paris, France
What was his main theory?
Existentialism
Name one possible application of his theories.
The judicial system, education, or existential psychotherapy
What was the main criticism of the concepts of En-Soi and Pour-Soi?
They are too simple
Who did he meet at school, who would later become his partner?
Simone de Beauvoir
What was his position on religion?
Which specific part of his theories relates to the judicial system?
Free will
What was the main criticism of existentialism?
It focuses too much on individuality and does not place enough emphasis on community and social interactions
How long was he imprisoned during WWII?
Nine months
What did he think about faith in God?
He thought it was bad faith
Who can existential psychotherapy help?
People with addictions
According to Sartre the burden of responsibility is an ________ part of freedom.
What disease eventually caused his death?
Pulmonary edema
Who largely inspired his political stances?
Karl Marx
Where is the error in our Jeopardy board?
Sean-Paul
Why is the transcendence of the ego not a good concept?
Because the ego can then be blamed for people's harmful actions
Why did he reject his Nobel Prize?
He didn't want to take attention away from his works, and didn't want it to affect his later works
What did he warn was the danger of the Other?
It can cause social objectification systems like colonialism, racism, and sexism
Which of his theories can be applied to education?
Existentialism, free will