Book description
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 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.
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.
