A Prophet In His Own Right

The 19th century Frenchman, Jean Paul Sarte, was a pioneer in the philosophical world. His existentialism is the keystone upon which our current postmodern culture is built. I offer this quote as an example,

"It makes no difference whether you run down a lady in a crosswalk or help her cross the street. What makes the difference is that you ask."

For Sarte, the basis for life's decisions, especially those pertaining to morality, was found in one's own self. To put it in Bible terms, "Everyone does what is right in his own eyes."

The end result of Sarte and his existentialist philosophy is anarchy. If there is no standard, men will do what their evil hearts please.