TTLV: The concept of freedom in the works of Zhuangzi and Jean-Paul Sartre

INFORMATION ABOUT THE MASTER'S THESIS

1. Student's full name: PHAM TRUNG HIEU 2. Gender: Male

3. Date of birth: May 10, 1999

4. Place of birth: Hanoi

5. Decision to recognize students: Decision No. 4058/2022/QD-DHQGHN dated December 28, 2022, of the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

6. Changes in the training process: Decision on extending the study period for postgraduate students:

- Decision No. 6934/QD-XHNV dated December 16, 2024, of the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

- Decision No. 4670/QD-XHNV dated May 24, 2025, of the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

7. Thesis title: The concept of freedom in the works of Zhuangzi and Jean-Paul Sartre

8. Major: Philosophy Code: 8229001.01

9. Scientific supervisor: Prof. Nguyen Quang Hung

10. Summary of the thesis results:

Firstly, it provides an overview of the lives and careers of Zhuangzi and Jean-Paul Sartre, while also clarifying the conditions and prerequisites for the formation of the concept of freedom in their philosophies.

Secondly, this study analyzes and clarifies the fundamental content of the concept of freedom in the philosophies of Zhuangzi and Jean-Paul Sartre. In particular, it focuses primarily on clarifying the concept of a free human being as held by these two philosophers.

Thirdly, compare the concepts of freedom in the views of Zhuangzi and Jean-Paul Sartre, pointing out the similarities and differences, values ​​and limitations.

11. Practical applications:

- This thesis provides a theoretical basis for studying Eastern and Western philosophy in the process of cultural exchange.

- This thesis serves as a reference document for research, teaching, and learning about the history of Eastern and Western philosophy, and the formation and development of the concept of freedom in the course of history.

12. Further research directions: Research on the freedom of Jean-Paul Sartre and Zhuangzi in the relationship between humans and nature.

13. Published works related to the thesis:

- Jean Paul Sartre's ethics and gender identity,Youth Scientific Research Magazine, No. 42, Page 98, 2023.

INFORMATION ON MASTER'S THESIS

1. Full name: PHAM TRUNG HIEU 2. Sex: Male

3. Date of birth: May 10, 1999 4. Place of birth: Hanoi

5. Admission decision number: 4058 /2022/QD-DHQGHN Dated: December 28, 2022

6. Changes in academic process: Decision on the Extension of Study Period for a Graduate Student:

- No. 6934/QD-XHNV dated December 16, 2024, of the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

- No. 4670/QD-XHNV dated May 24, 2025, of the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

7. Official thesis title: The Concept of Freedom in Zhuangzi and Jean-Paul Sartre

8. Major: Philosophy, Code: 8229001.01

9. Supervisors: Ph.D. Nguyen Quang Hung

10. Summary of the results of the thesis:

Firstly, to provide an overview of the lives and careers of Zhuangzi and Jean-Paul Sartre, while simultaneously elucidating the conditions and prerequisites that shaped their philosophical concepts of freedom.

- Secondly, to analyze and clarify the fundamental contents of the concept of freedom in the philosophies of Zhuangzi and Jean-Paul Sartre. This will mainly focus on defining the notion of the free person according to the two philosophers.

- Thirdly, to compare the concepts of freedom in the philosophies of Zhuangzi and Jean-Paul Sartre, thereby identifying their similarities and differences, as well as their value and limitations (or strengths and weaknesses).

11. Practical applicability in practice:

- The thesis serves as a theoretical basis for the study of Eastern and Western philosophy within the process of cultural exchange (or cultural interaction).

- The thesis is a reference material for research, teaching, and learning the history of Eastern and Western philosophy, particularly concerning the formation and development of the concept of freedom throughout history.

12. Further research directions:

Research on the freedom of Jean-Paul Sartre and Zhuangzi in the relationship between human beings and nature.

13. Thesis-related publications:

- The Ethics of Jean-Paul Sartre and Gender Identity,Youth Scientific Research JournalIssue 42, p. 98, 2023.