Simone de Beauvoir works focused mostly on ethics and politics. Through her works three themes have been pointed out which are freedom, existentialism, and responsibility.
Beauvoir had developed the term of freedom in many of her works. In fact, only by looking at the time period in which she lived, freedom was a big deal. Beauvoir sees “A freedom which is interested only in denying freedom must be denied…the existence of others as a freedom defines my situation and is even the condition of my own freedom. de Beauvoir (p91)” The main point in this quote is that freedom cannot be lived or fulfilled alone; it should be lived with others. In the matter of fact, people values, principles and projects can only make sense by the understanding of others. An example is in the school domain. Students need Teachers and their knowledge to teach them about what they need to know for their future. Another example is the concept of justice for each individual. This concept can be accomplished as each of them desire if only the society is in accordance with your point of view. Simone de …show more content…
Beauvoir idea of freedom is shown through her point of view of existentialism. One can only be free through others. Nature of Human being is usually to run away when we face a dilemma. As Beauvoir stated “a freedom which is interested only in denying freedom must be denied.” It is not being free when he or she cannot assume his or her choices, which bring the idea of responsibility. Being free is to accept the choices you make.
Simone de Beauvoir is an existentialist who believes that Human being can only be free and exists only through other freedom. And it is his or her responsibility to make sure others know their responsibility in other for them to enjoy theirs. Today, existentialists have been influenced by the development of new technology, the difference in
Beauvoir had developed the term of freedom in many of her works. In fact, only by looking at the time period in which she lived, freedom was a big deal. Beauvoir sees “A freedom which is interested only in denying freedom must be denied…the existence of others as a freedom defines my situation and is even the condition of my own freedom. de Beauvoir (p91)” The main point in this quote is that freedom cannot be lived or fulfilled alone; it should be lived with others. In the matter of fact, people values, principles and projects can only make sense by the understanding of others. An example is in the school domain. Students need Teachers and their knowledge to teach them about what they need to know for their future. Another example is the concept of justice for each individual. This concept can be accomplished as each of them desire if only the society is in accordance with your point of view. Simone de …show more content…
Beauvoir idea of freedom is shown through her point of view of existentialism. One can only be free through others. Nature of Human being is usually to run away when we face a dilemma. As Beauvoir stated “a freedom which is interested only in denying freedom must be denied.” It is not being free when he or she cannot assume his or her choices, which bring the idea of responsibility. Being free is to accept the choices you make.
Simone de Beauvoir is an existentialist who believes that Human being can only be free and exists only through other freedom. And it is his or her responsibility to make sure others know their responsibility in other for them to enjoy theirs. Today, existentialists have been influenced by the development of new technology, the difference in