mple, from subjectivity, about shooting people at random. It is important to have some level of freedom, but to what extent? At some point a balance between pure freedom and its opposite must be achieved according to ones own subjective state. The idea of responsibilityIf everyone was entirely free to what they pleased, there would be no society and complete anarchy would result. This would not be good for the human condition for several reasons. Life spans would decrease, disease and misery would be rampant and undoubtedly those concerned with usurping power would dominate. Thus, freedom must be balanced by the concept of responsibility. We are only alive for a relatively short time, this much we know and must assume responsibility for our own existence. (Camus pg. 66) Human beings must be responsible for choosing the freedom of others as well as their own. (Sartre, pg. 29) Sartre explicitly reiterates this point later stating, I am obliged to will the liberty of others at the same time as mine. (Sartre, pg. 52) Although human greed may cloud responsibility, it is still necessary to keep the notion of freedom in perspective. The principle characteristic of being responsible is this starting something on its way into arrival. (Heidegger, pg. 9) Responsibility can help to ensure that everyone has the freedom to give their lives meaning. Responsibility must be active since, The four ways of being responsible bring something into appearance. They let it come forth into presencing. (Heidegger, pg. 9)The quest for purpose:Assured of his temporally limited freedom..and of his moral consciousness, he lives out his adventure within the span of his lifetime. (Camus, pg. 66) By first balancing freedom and responsibility, one can establish purpose and more closely define what it subjectively means to live a good life. Although the exact details of each individuals purpose may be different, the ends are essentially the same. ...
