French existentialist philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre critiqued the act of avoiding freedom and responsibility, terming it “bad faith” or self-deception. According to Sartre, individuals engage in bad faith when they create excuses to evade the weight of their own liberty. This avoidance manifests as a form of dishonesty with oneself, a deliberate refusal to acknowledge one's capacity for choice. By denying personal accountability, people attempt to find comfort in pre-defined roles or external factors. However, Sartre argues this is not genuine liberation, but rather an illusion. Ultimately, facing our freedom and its inherent responsibilities is crucial for authentic existence, as opposed to succumbing to self-deceit.