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 individuality
Complete with lists of the ten greatest existential films, ten great existential aphorisms, and ten common misconceptions about existentialism, ExistentialismFor Dummies is your one-stop guide to a very influential school of thought.