What Is An Existentialist ?
Existentialism And Humanism
, Jean-Paul Sartre
  • Discuss Sartre's idea that we are 'abandoned' in the world.
  • When it comes to difficult decisions, Sartre doesn't think it is very helpful to say that we should "trust our instincts" (or feelings) Do you agree?
How Do Emotions Transform Our World?
Emotions
, Jean-Paul Sartre
The Wall, Jean-Paul Sartre
  • In the context of the short story, The Wall, discuss the way that impending death changes the experience and meaning of our own body.
What Does It Mean To Live In Hell?
Hell
, Pope John Paul
Shame, Jean Paul Sartre
No Exit,
Jean Paul Sartre
  • In your opinion,  who has the better understanding of hell: Sartre or the Pope?
  • Inez agrees with Sartre's statement in Existentialism and Humanism: "one can judge a life by a single action." Do you?
Does Self-Knowledge Involve Self-Deception?
There are No Born Heroes,
Jean Paul Sartre
Bad Faith & Bad Deception, Jean Paul Sartre
Self-Deception, Friedrich Nietzsche
  • Pick a good example of what you think is self-deception (from your experience or a reading) and explain why it is self-deception.
  • Do you agree with Nietzsche that the ability to self-deceive is necessary in order to live a meaningful life?
How Does Racism Give Meaning To A Life?
Anti-Semite and Jew
, Jean Paul Sartre
Childhood of a Leader, Jean Paul Sartre
  • Discuss Childhood of a Leader in terms of Sartre' claim that "if the Jew did not exist, the anti-Semite would have to invent him."