The object of consciousness exists in a independent way; however, consciousness

itself is always consciousness of

something.

Since other minds are required to account for conscious states such as those of
shame,
this establishes their existence a priori.

The objectification of the other corresponds to an affirmation of my self by

distinguishing myself from the other.
When i objectify the other, i deny its selfhood and therefore deny that with
respect to which I Want from the other.

The instability of the dependence upon the other is characteristic of the typically
conflictual state of our relations
with others.
In this Godless world we are thrown into, we are condemned to be free and to create
our ownv values.

Existence precedes essence; by choosing our values we determinate the nature of our
lives and personalities,
we create outselves.

The freedom can be terrifyng; many run away from it and act inauthentically,
choosing existing societal norms (bat faith)