Existentialism For Dummies
by Panza, Christopher; Gale, GregoryEdition: 1st
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Pub. Date: 2008-08-04
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Summary
Have you ever wondered what the phrase "God is dead" means? You'll find out in Existentialism For Dummies, a handy guide to Nietzsche, Sartre, and Kierkegaard's favorite philosophy. See how existentialist ideas have influenced everything from film and literature to world events and discover whether or not existentialism is still relevant today.You'll find an introduction to existentialism and understand how it fits into the history of philosophy. This insightful guide will expose you to existentialism's ideas about the absurdity of life and the ways that existentialism guides politics, solidarity, and respect for others. There's even a section on religious existentialism. You'll be able to reviewkey existential themes and writings. Find out how to: Trace the influence of existentialism Distinguish each philosopher's specific ideas Explain what it means to say that "God is dead" See culture through an existentialist lens Understand the existentialist notion of time, finitude, and death Navigate the absurdity of life Master the art of individualityComplete with lists of the ten greatest existential films, ten great existential aphorisms, and ten common misconceptions about existentialism, Existentialism For Dummies is your one-stop guide to a very influential school of thought.
Author Biography
Christopher Panza, PhD, teaches courses on existentialism, ethics, and freewill and has published articles on teaching philosophy. Gregory Gale is an adjunct professor of philosophy.
Table of Contents
| Introduction | |
| Introducing Existentialism | |
| What Is Existentialism? | |
| The Big Names of Existentialism | |
| The Fundamental Problem: God Is Dead | |
| If God Is Dead, Is Life Meaningless? | |
| Anxiety, Dread, and Angst in an Empty World | |
| Living a Meaningful Life in a Meaningless World | |
| The Challenge of Absurdity and Authenticity | |
| Understanding Our Unique Way of Existing in the World | |
| Not Tonight, Honey: Why We Need More Passion in Our Lives | |
| Sar tre's Existentialism: Learning to Cope with Freedom | |
| Finding Authenticity: Facing Death, Conscience, and Time | |
| Kierkegaard: The Task of Being a Religious Existentialist | |
| Niet zsche: Mastering the Art of Individuality | |
| The Enduring Impact of Existentialism | |
| Fear and Loathing in Existential Politics | |
| Existentialism and Other Schools of Philosophical Thought | |
| Doing Psychology the Existential Way | |
| Part of Tens | |
| Ten Great Existential Movies | |
| Ten Great Works of Existential Literature | |
| Index | |
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