Sartre
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- A French writer and existentialist philosopher: Refers specifically to Jean-Paul Sartre, a 20th-century intellectual known for his works in philosophy, literature, and political activism. He was a leading figure in existentialism and phenomenology.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- Sartre argued that "existence precedes essence." (Sartre argued that "existence precedes essence.")
- We are studying the plays of Sartre in my literature class. (We are studying the plays of Sartre in my literature class.)
- Sartre's philosophy emphasizes radical freedom and responsibility. (Sartre's philosophy emphasizes radical freedom and responsibility.)
Advanced Usage
- "Sartrean" (adjective): Of or relating to the ideas, philosophy, or style of Jean-Paul Sartre.
- The novel has a distinctly Sartrean view of human alienation. (The novel has a distinctly Sartrean view of human alienation.)
Variants and Related Words
- Existentialism (n): A philosophical theory or approach which emphasizes the existence of the individual person as a free and responsible agent, a central theme in Sartre's work.
- Phenomenology (n): A philosophical method originating in the work of Edmund Husserl, which influenced Sartre's early thought, focusing on the structures of consciousness and experience.
- Nausea (n): The title of Sartre's 1938 novel, which is also a key concept in his philosophy describing a profound feeling of disgust at the contingency of existence.
Synonyms
- The philosopher of existentialism: A descriptive synonym highlighting his primary philosophical association.
- Jean-Paul Sartre: The full name.
Related Phrases
"Hell is other people": A famous line from Sartre's play No Exit ("Huis Clos"), often quoted to summarize a theme of interpersonal conflict and objectification.
- When discussing difficult roommates, he joked, "Sartre was right: hell is other people." (When discussing difficult roommates, he joked, "Sartre was right: hell is other people.")
"Bad faith" (mauvaise foi): A key Sartrean concept describing the act of self-deception where one denies their own freedom and responsibility.
- He accused the politician of acting in bad faith by making empty promises. (He accused the politician of acting in bad faith by making empty promises.)
Noun
- French writer and existentialist philosopher (1905-1980)