
Episode #104 ... Sartre and Camus pt. 5 - Consciousness is Freedom
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Embrace Freedom: Confront Responsibility
Helping others can alleviate personal distress, yet this act often serves as a mask for underlying selfish motives. Awareness of such motives exists but may not always be consciously recognized. The concept of the unconscious mind is criticized for allowing individuals to evade their inherent freedom and responsibility for their actions. Instead of attributing behavior to hidden motives, acknowledging one's freedom and responsibility enables true personal growth. People frequently use various justifications, including divine will or social roles, as excuses for their behavior, distracting from the reality of their freedom and accountability.
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