Answer to Question #201164 in Philosophy for kim

Question

Explain what Sartre means when he states, “We are condemned to be free”, and as a result our “existence” precedes our “essence.” (150 words)

Answer 1

According to Sartre, man is free to make his own choices, but is “condemned” to be free, because we did not create ourselves. Even though people are put on Earth without their consent, we must choose and act freely from every situation we are in. ... The only choice we do not have is that of having choices