The condition of society in the 21st
century has a pronounced fear of individual freedom. The relevance of Sartre’s
philosophy remains intact because we desperately need a counterweight to a world
that promotes dictatorial compliance. As a seminal thinker and most celebrated
existential proponent, Sartre stirred a post World War II generation to view
their existence from a non-traditional perspective that caused extensive
establishment criticism and apprehension. The liberation and awareness
celebration that distinguishes the realization of personal freedom during the
1960’s counter culture revolution owes a debt of gratitude to the French
philosopher.
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