Sartre says, "When a man commits himself to anything, fully realizing that he is not only choosing what he will be, but is thereby at the same time a legislator deciding for the whole of mankind-in such a moment a man cannot escape from the sense of complete and profound responsibility." For Sartre, this defines the concept of ...
A) anguish.
B) abandonment.
C) despair.
D) hope.

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Sartre believed in radical freedom, and that every individual has the power to make their own choices and determine their own essence. However, this freedom also comes with the weight of responsibility. When we realize that our choices not only affect ourselves, but also have an impact on the whole of mankind, we are consumed by a feeling of anguish. We feel responsible for the consequences of our choices and the impact they have on others. Therefore, choice A) anguish best describes the concept defined by Sartre in this quote.

Sartre Says, "When a Man Commits Himself to Anything, Fully