Have you ever wondered what the phrase €œGod 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 €œGod is dead€Â
- 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, Existentialism For Dummies is your one-stop guide to a very influential school of thought.
