sartre and de beauvoir Flashcards
(18 cards)
Where did Sartre and De Beauvoir meet?
In a cafe while they were both philosophy students in Paris
What did Sartre believe about people living ‘typecast’ lives?
They weren’t really living at all
What was De Beauvoir’s stance on the conventional female role?
She refused to live it and highlighted women’s oppression by mundane chores
What philosophical movement were Sartre and De Beauvoir associated with?
Existentialism
Define existentialism.
A philosophical movement that emphasizes individual freedom, responsibility, and the search for meaning in a seemingly absurd world
What was Aquinas’s belief about purpose?
Everything has a purpose before it physically exists, given by God
What is Sartre and De Beauvoir’s view on the existence of a creator?
There is no creator in charge, only us
According to Sartre, what do we make for ourselves?
Our own essence
Who said ‘Man makes himself’?
Sartre
What is the essence of Simone de Beauvoir’s quote about intelligence?
No one can take charge of her entirely; she has only herself
What does Sartre mean by ‘Life is an unscripted performance’?
We must write our own script as we are free and have no one else’s script to follow
What is De Beauvoir’s famous statement about being a woman?
One is not born a woman, but becomes one
How did Sartre’s involvement in theater influence his philosophy?
He believed we are all actors on a stage and must write our own scripts
What does Sartre mean by ‘we are condemned to this freedom’?
There is no one to blame if our lives are not a success
What is the price we pay for freedom, according to Sartre?
Anxiety due to being entirely responsible for ourselves
What are the two ways Sartre believes we can live?
- Authentically (using our freedom) * In bad faith (denying our freedom)
What must individuals create to give their lives real meaning?
A sense of personal responsibility
What did Sartre believe was the only way to rise above our condition?
To create a sense of personal responsibility
