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What is the human self? A story expounded through Sartre

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An exploration of self through the medium of narrative

Caesar’s story As a child, Caesar’s world pivots around his parents; his friends Rick, Ram, Vladimir, and Susan; his teachers; his neighbours; and his home. He aspires to follow in his father’s footsteps as a businessman. Over time, he grows up, reaching the 12th grade and making new friends, but losing touch with his childhood companions due to a family […]

The idea of ‘no-self’: A comparative study of Buddhism and Sartrean existentialism

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A comparative study of 'no-self' - a concept found in both Buddhism and Sartrean existentialism, and how the two concepts differ.

The Buddhist idea of ‘no-self’ Buddhism, originating over two millennia ago in India, delves into the concept of “no-self” (anatman) with the purpose of liberating individuals from worldly suffering. Buddhists maintain that there exists no enduring self, advocating instead for the self’s impermanence as a consequence of the intricate interdependence between all phenomena, known as dhárma, which arise from the […]