PHIL304: Existentialism

As you watch this lecture, pay attention to why Sartre argues existentialism is a type of humanism. Make a list of the criticisms he received regarding existentialism. How does Sartre respond to his critics? Are the criticisms valid? Do you agree with any of them? Sartre argues that existentialism does not lead to isolationism or quietism, but rather that existentialism conceives the human subject as always in the world, with others. Pay close attention to how Sartre presents and justifies this argument.