Baron D Holbach And Jean-Paul Sartre Analysis

In this paper, I will examine both theories of the human condition created by Baron D’Holbach and Jean-Paul Sartre, as presented in this course’s provided readings, and the benefits and assortment of the problems that result from each of the reasoning of each of their theories. I will claim that Jean-Paul Sartre’s ideologies propose a more accurate account of the human condition and discuss why I feel so. I am also going to discuss the weaknesses in both of their views of human nature and the questions that they foster. My conclusion is that Sartre’s theory that humans are free beings is more convincing than D’Holbach’s theory that humans are condemned to their own self-preservation. The account of Sartre’s views of the human condition …show more content…
With this distinguishment, I think Sartre creates an understanding of what classifies as a person, a being who is conscious of his or her own being. This assertion gives a greatly needed clarity about who and what is considered a human, a human being, or a person, which is to be a conscious of yourself is to be human. As a human theorist that is an atheist, Sartre does not believe in a God or any higher beings so he therefore considers that there is not a pre-determined purpose for each human life and that there are not any divine values or a heavenly place to ascend to after death. This idea feeds into the necessity of freedom in Sartre’s theories and for all human …show more content…
For example, if a child knew for fact that if they rode a bike, they would then hurt themselves, what’s the purpose of the child riding the bike in the first place if they were going to get hurt? If all human had a predetermine path that had little to no chance of changing, then what is the purpose of having humans in general? Jean-Paul Sartre’s philosophy that every human being can choose his or her values and foster their own meaning of life gives an individual control over their own lives. The sense of responsibility and independence that Sartre’s philosophy places on humankind is both exhilarating and empowering. By abiding to Sartre’s ideas, a person is able to live their life freely without feeling as if they were a puppet played by the hands of a supposed “destiny” or predetermined aspect. As stated in the text about Sartre, I believe that each person is responsible for everything that they are and will become; humankind can shape ourselves. With this sense of responsibility, human beings have the freedom to life live as they wish as long as they know that all the benefits, and consequences, of their actions will be due to their own decisions and nothing else. While obviously, one cannot choose their own family members or when they will be born; each person is responsible for their own emotions and