In this idea by Jean Paul-Sartre, he stated that existence precedes essence mainly because the human being , through his consciousness, defines himself because in the first place, humans do not have any values or identity they possess. It is through humans themselves that these are created and are not predetermined by any means.
I strongly agree with this idea of Paul-Sartre since it is a very rational idea. No one knows exactly if, when we are born, we already have values since infants do not possess the capability of showing one. But, as they grow older, and through the influence of their surroundings, they create their own identity and values that makes them human.
Being human is not having eyes or nose or opposable thumbs. It is about what makes a person "human". What characteristics would make one "human". Being human is being what humans naturally do. Think. Humans think because they want to know what makes them what they are. They think for the very same reason as to what purpose will they serve while living.
In the idea that essence precedes existence, it is only true when there is an identity that precedes all humans as to saying that, "You will have this traits and characteristics since you are a man from etc. etc." But this is not true since it has yet to be proven and it does not follow the thought that man is a rational being.
On the other hand, if existence precedes essence, it will be less confusing as to what we are we, what we are to do and what would it lead us since ultimately, man decides for himself and he makes what he does. He knows what he is doing since he himself decided that he would do it. Not predetermined by anyone.
Therefore, being a rational man, I believe that the idea that existence precedes essence is true in the sense that it is a very rational and realistic idea that, although not proven, still much more believable than the idea of essence precedes existence.
Francis Jayvincent P. Fabi
BSBA MM 1-1
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