jean-paul sartre
Jean-Paul Sartre was a renowned French philosopher, writer, and existentialist thinker who shaped 20th-century intellectual discourse. He is best known for his existentialist philosophy, emphasizing individual freedom, responsibility, and the absence of inherent meaning in life. Sartre famously stated, "Existence precedes essence," illustrating his belief that humans are free to define their essence through choices and actions, rather than being predetermined.
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