5 Questions
Which philosopher is known as the leading proponent of existentialism in the 20th century?
John Paul Sartre
What is the focus of normative ethics?
Standards for goodness and badness of an act
What is the main concern of meta-ethics?
Examination of ethical concepts and principles
According to John Paul Sartre, what is man condemned to?
Be free
What is one of the objectives related to freedom in the text?
Reflect on the meaning of your own life
Study Notes
Existentialism and Ethics
- Jean-Paul Sartre is known as the leading proponent of existentialism in the 20th century.
Normative Ethics
- The focus of normative ethics is on how people should behave and what is right or wrong.
Meta-Ethics
- The main concern of meta-ethics is the nature of moral judgments and the meaning of moral language.
Existentialism and Freedom
- According to Jean-Paul Sartre, man is condemned to be free.
- One of the objectives related to freedom is to take responsibility for one's choices and actions.
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