EXISTENTIALISM Existentialism appeared in its contemporary form in Paris right after World War 2. Many believed that this idea was just a new fad that would pass over in a few months. Many philosophers thought differently, like Jean-Paul Sartre. He was a French playwright, novelist, critic and most importantly a philosopher. New York Times described Sartre as “a rebel with a thousand causes, a modern Don Quixote.” (NR pg.1197) He was a driving force in the …showed first 75 words of 674 total…

…showed last 75 words of 674 total…that is just how you are. With nobody around to tell you differently. To sum existentialism up, Sartre states that we should not be in despair about God and the way in which he works. You are the person you are because of what you make for yourself. The preaching's of God makes us to believe that but do not despair in his higher power because you know what is best for yourself. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**