+Jean-Paul Sartre (1905–1980) was a French philosopher, playwright, and novelist, a central figure in [Existentialism](/wiki/existentialism). He famously asserted that existence precedes essence, exploring themes of freedom, responsibility, and despair that profoundly influenced modern [Thought](/wiki/thought) and literature.
+## See also
+- [Albert Camus](/wiki/albert_camus)
+- [Phenomenology](/wiki/phenomenology)
+- [French Philosophy](/wiki/french_philosophy)
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