Question: In the excerpt from Existentialism is a Humanism, Sartre argues for radical freedom. (You'll find the .pdf in the Unit 5: Phil. Mind section of the menu.) Read the article, take notes, and then write your essay.
Explain what Sartre's concept of radical freedom is. If we accept the concept of radical freedom, in what cases should be held responsible for our choices and actions? Explain and use examples of your own along with evidence from the reading.
Are there any cases in which we should not be held responsible for our actions, according to Sartre? Why or why not? Invent your own original examples to explain and use passages from the text to support your point of view.
Do you agree with his claim that "[humans are] condemned to be free?" Explain your answer. Do you find Sartre's theory of free will convincing? Why or why not?
Textbook: Core Questions in Philosophy, Fifth Edition (By Elliott Sober)