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Existentialism and Humanism
Sartre's theory on bad faith and freedom emphasizes the relationship between these two concepts as being a paradox. The French philosopher believed that perspective is a significant element in determining whether or not a person does the right thing. As a consequence, he believed that while some people choose to take on particular attitudes, one might have a limited understanding of feelings fueling these individuals and can thus fail to observe the positive aspect of their actions.
A person is likely to act in disagreement with his or her principles in an attempt to put across socially-acceptable behaviors. While it might seem that this person is certainly not free, the reality is that he or she chose to act in this way and can thus be considered to act on account of his or her freedom...
Sartre's idea of bad faith is strongly related to the idea of a person having the tendency to disregard his or her principles with the purpose of improving his or her social status. Although many people know that (and when) they act in bad faith, they find it difficult and almost impossible to refrain from going through with their plans.
2. One of the easiest ways to understand an instance in which a person acts in bad faith would be to look at someone working in a company that he or she hates. For example, the respective person can be an environmentalist at heart and can work in a company that is known for seriously damaging the environment. The fact that he or she is attracted by the financial benefits coming along with working in such a company makes it especially difficult for him or her to quit his…
Works cited:
"Existentialism Is a Humanism," Retrieved July 20, 2014, from https://www.marxists.org/reference/archive/sartre/works/exist/sartre.htm
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