Critical arguments against existentialist ethics : a response

Date of Publication

2009

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts Major in Philosophy

College

College of Liberal Arts

Department/Unit

Philosophy

Thesis Adviser

Dela Cruz, Noelle Leslie G.

Defense Panel Chair

Joaquin, Jeremiah Joven

Defense Panel Member

Villacorta, Ernest Geir
Apolega, Dennis D.G.

Abstract/Summary

This thesis aims to answer all the critical arguments of an existentialist ethics. It uses the philosophy of Jean-Paul Sartre particularly his ontology, freedom, bad faith, responsibility, inter-subjectivity, and authenticity. It answers the critiques of different scholars and different philosophical theories. This work explains first the different characteristics of an existentialist ethics and explains how those criticisms against it not tenable.

In the discussion of this thesis, the reader will have a different look on existentialist ethics and how it can help the people live their everyday lives and give meaning to their own lives by living freely and maximizing their lives.

Abstract Format

html

Format

Print

Accession Number

TU15062

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

90 leaves ; 28 cm.

Keywords

Existential ethics; Existentialism; Sartre; Jean-Paul; 1905-1980 -- Ethics

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