In Existentialism is a Humanism, Sartre explains that one of the central tenants of his existentialism is that existence precedes essence. In arguing for this, he first explains what it means for essence to precede existence and then argues that, in the case of humans, existence precedes essence. What is Sartre’s argument of this? Does existence precede essence? How might one object to this position?

In answering this question you should only consult the Existentialism is a Humanism text. Do not discuss other texts of Sartre.