The pursuit of authenticity requires constant vigilance from "summary" of The Ethics of Ambiguity by Simone de Beauvoir,Bernard Frechtman
In the quest for authenticity, one must always be on guard. Authenticity is not a fixed state that one can achieve and then forget about; it requires ongoing effort and awareness. It is a dynamic process that involves constantly challenging oneself and questioning one's beliefs and actions. To be authentic means to be true to oneself, to act in accordance with one's own values and principles. This is not always easy, as societal norms and expectations can often pull us in different directions. In order to remain authentic, one must be willing to confront these external pressures and stay true to who they are. This requires a deep level of self-awareness and introspection. It means being honest with oneself about one's motives and desires, and being willing to make difficult choices in order to stay true to one's authentic self. It is a constant balancing act, a continual negotiation between one's own values and the demands of the world. Authe...
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