Philosophy Series - Existentialism - Jean Paul Sartre

When and where

Date and time

Sun, Sep 27 · 1:00 p.m.PDT — local Vancouver time

Location

UBC Learning ExchangeMulti-Purpose Room, 612 Main Street, Vancouver, BCVancouver

About this event

“Existence precedes essence” Join us for a discussion of **Existentialism Is a Humanism**, the influential essay by Jean-Paul Sartre that introduced existentialist ideas to a broad audience. In this accessible and thought-provoking work, Sartre argues that human beings are not born with a predetermined purpose; instead, we create meaning through our choices and actions. Together, we’ll explore questions that remain surprisingly relevant today: What does it mean to be free? How much responsibility do we have for our lives and the world around us? Can we create meaning in an uncertain world? What type of ethics can be made from this philosophy? Whether you’re new to philosophy or a longtime reader, this discussion will offer a chance to engage with a classic text and share perspectives on freedom, authenticity, responsibility, and what it means to live a meaningful life. Text (pdf): various texts https://esp.mit.edu/download/1d2e51ba-1e3a-4924-b5b7-6b10fa991b51/H8732_Existentialis

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