Jean-Paul Sartre

Philosopher

Jean-Paul Sartre was a French philosopher, playwright, novelist, and political activist. He was one of the key figures in the philosophy of existentialism and a leading figure in 20th-century French philosophy and Marxism. His work, including major treatises like "Being and Nothingness," explored themes of consciousness, freedom, and human responsibility. Awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1964, he famously refused it, stating that a writer should not allow himself to be turned into an institution.

Jun 21, 1905 - Apr 15, 1980 French 18 Quotes

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