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The Burden of Freedom: Exploring Sartre's Existentialism

Author(s) Dr. Nikesh Kumar
Country India
Abstract This article explores Jean-Paul Sartre's profound and challenging philosophy of existentialism, centered on his iconic assertion that "existence precedes essence." It argues that humanity is born without a pre-defined purpose or nature, thereby being "condemned to be free" and entirely responsible for self-creation through choices and actions. The inherent weight of this radical freedom manifests in three core existential emotions: anguish, arising from universal responsibility; forlornness, stemming from a world devoid of objective divine meaning; and despair, born from acknowledging limits to external control. The essay further delves into Sartre's concept of "bad faith," a form of self-deception where individuals deny their freedom by adopting predetermined roles, contrasting it with the imperative for authenticity. It distinguishes between the inert "Being-in-itself" and conscious, evolving "Being-for-itself," highlighting the futile human endeavor to achieve a complete, divinized state. Finally, the article examines the existentialist view of the Other as both constitutive and threatening to one's subjectivity, concluding that despite its often-bleak outlook, Sartre's philosophy ultimately serves as a powerful call to active commitment, self-definition, and ethical responsibility in an indifferent world.
Keywords Existentialism, Sartre, Freedom, Authenticity, Responsibility
Field Sociology > Philosophy / Psychology / Religion
Published In Volume 8, Issue 1, January-February 2026
Published On 2026-02-10
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i01.68578
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