This article examines and compares the concepts of human nature in the existentialist philosophies of Jean-Paul Sartre and Albert Camus. While both philosophers address fundamental aspects of human existence such as freedom, responsibility, and the absurd, they diverge in their views on the inherent nature or potential of humanity. Sartre emphasizes radical freedom and self-creation, while Camus, though acknowledging the absurd, posits a revolt against it and the importance of human solidarity. This paper analyzes these differences through their key works, highlighting the implications of their perspectives on ethics, politics, and the meaning of life.

Human Nature, freedom, responsibility

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