Articles related to "Existentialism"
Historical & Moral Development in Existentialism
The moral development in the philosophy of existentialism proposed by various major, influential and controversial Western philosophers.
freedom of choice and responsibility • the moral ground of existentialism • questioning and doubting traditional morality • searching for meaning in an absurd meaningless lif • influences of major philosophers on existential th
The moral development in the philosophy of existentialism proposed by various major, influential and controversial Western philosophers.
freedom of choice and responsibility • the moral ground of existentialism • questioning and doubting traditional morality • searching for meaning in an absurd meaningless lif • influences of major philosophers on existential th
A Look At Bipolarism, Politics, and Philosphy
Take a journey to learn about manic depression as it affected the life of a famous publisher and newspaper owner. Answers to questions that arose as I read an excellent book called A Personal History by Katharine Graham
psychology • history • literature • bipolar disorder • existentialism
Take a journey to learn about manic depression as it affected the life of a famous publisher and newspaper owner. Answers to questions that arose as I read an excellent book called A Personal History by Katharine Graham
psychology • history • literature • bipolar disorder • existentialism
From the Superficial to the Jamesian (Part One of Four)
Contrasting Studies in Ressentiment in Two Works by Philip Roth: "Goodbye Columbus" and "American Pastoral."
jewish american fiction • philip roth • existentialism
Contrasting Studies in Ressentiment in Two Works by Philip Roth: "Goodbye Columbus" and "American Pastoral."
jewish american fiction • philip roth • existentialism
Gambling on a Dream
This article looks at life and life's dreams through a gambler's eyes.
existentialism • psychology • aging • developmental psychology • women's issues
This article looks at life and life's dreams through a gambler's eyes.
existentialism • psychology • aging • developmental psychology • women's issues
Gambling on a Dream
This article looks at life and life's dreams through a gambler's eyes.
existentialism • psychology • aging • developmental psychology • women's issues
This article looks at life and life's dreams through a gambler's eyes.
existentialism • psychology • aging • developmental psychology • women's issues
Sunsets: A Woman's Search for Meaning
Do you feel frustrated because are so busy trying to acheive your goals? Have you ever asked the question, "What's the meaning of life?" or "What's the point?"
existentialism • psychology • self-help • women's issues
Do you feel frustrated because are so busy trying to acheive your goals? Have you ever asked the question, "What's the meaning of life?" or "What's the point?"
existentialism • psychology • self-help • women's issues
Wrinkles in Time
This article is an exploration of risk and empowerment.
midlife crisis • self-help • psychology • existentialism • women's issues
This article is an exploration of risk and empowerment.
midlife crisis • self-help • psychology • existentialism • women's issues
Sartre, Kierkegaard and Heidegger
Existentialism was one of the most prominent and complex philosophies of the 19th and 20th centuries. Three men in particular shaped it.
existentialism • being and time • heidegger • sartre • jean-paul sartre
Existentialism was one of the most prominent and complex philosophies of the 19th and 20th centuries. Three men in particular shaped it.
existentialism • being and time • heidegger • sartre • jean-paul sartre
A Serious Man by the Coen Brothers Reviewed
The Coen Brothers' new film does not have the star-studded cast of Burn After Reading, but it is a daringly funny existentialist piece that carries far more meaning.
coen brothers • a serious man • physics • mathematical certainty • jews
The Coen Brothers' new film does not have the star-studded cast of Burn After Reading, but it is a daringly funny existentialist piece that carries far more meaning.
coen brothers • a serious man • physics • mathematical certainty • jews
Existence Precedes Essence
Jean-Paul Sartre describes humans as beings whose existence precedes their essence; in other words, in the human condition, we first exist and only then define ourselves.
existentialism • existence • essence • freedom • facticity
Jean-Paul Sartre describes humans as beings whose existence precedes their essence; in other words, in the human condition, we first exist and only then define ourselves.
existentialism • existence • essence • freedom • facticity
Two Existential Love Stories
Though considerably different in scope and plot, The Sheltering Sky, and High Fidelity both beg us to reconsider love and existence in the modern age.
the sheltering sky • high fidelity • nick hornby • paul bowles • existentialism
Though considerably different in scope and plot, The Sheltering Sky, and High Fidelity both beg us to reconsider love and existence in the modern age.
the sheltering sky • high fidelity • nick hornby • paul bowles • existentialism
Sartre's Existential Philosophy in a Nutshell
Sartre's atheistic Existentialism focuses on mankind's acts and responsibility when facing a universe devoid of laws and marked by a non-existence of God.
overview of sartre's essential ideology • sartre and the responsibility of humanity • existential fear and angst without god • humanity condemned to be free • the importance of genuine acts and responsibility
Sartre's atheistic Existentialism focuses on mankind's acts and responsibility when facing a universe devoid of laws and marked by a non-existence of God.
overview of sartre's essential ideology • sartre and the responsibility of humanity • existential fear and angst without god • humanity condemned to be free • the importance of genuine acts and responsibility
Jean-Paul Sartre, Existentialist
Sartre's philosophy on existentialism states that a person always has a choice, whether to comply or defy, and that even a belief in God is a matter of choice.
jean-paul sartre • sartre philosophie • existentialist sartre • existentialism and sartre • sartre bad faith
Sartre's philosophy on existentialism states that a person always has a choice, whether to comply or defy, and that even a belief in God is a matter of choice.
jean-paul sartre • sartre philosophie • existentialist sartre • existentialism and sartre • sartre bad faith
Courtroom Drama, Ayn Rand, and Your Local Theatre
Parts 1 and 2 of an Ayn Rand Play Review
ayn • rand • blackstock • plucky • torvald
Parts 1 and 2 of an Ayn Rand Play Review
ayn • rand • blackstock • plucky • torvald
Existential Thoughts on a Stormy Night
Michele Lemieux's "Stormy Night" is a story about a girl kept awake by a storm. With her dog Fido, she begins to wonder about the nature of the universe, and human existence. Lemieux's simple line drawings deftly depict a child's naive imagination.
stormy night • lemieux • michele lemieux • existential • existentialist
Michele Lemieux's "Stormy Night" is a story about a girl kept awake by a storm. With her dog Fido, she begins to wonder about the nature of the universe, and human existence. Lemieux's simple line drawings deftly depict a child's naive imagination.
stormy night • lemieux • michele lemieux • existential • existentialist
Gothic House
Not all fairy tales begin with "Once Upon A Time..." And not all fairy tales are of bygone centuries. There is a new movement known as Modern-Day Fairy Tales, which began with the feminist movement...
gothic • short story • fantasy • fairy • doll house
Not all fairy tales begin with "Once Upon A Time..." And not all fairy tales are of bygone centuries. There is a new movement known as Modern-Day Fairy Tales, which began with the feminist movement...
gothic • short story • fantasy • fairy • doll house
No Exit
Conflict, Character, and the Human Condition
sartre • sartre • existentialsim • existentialism • nietzsche
Conflict, Character, and the Human Condition
sartre • sartre • existentialsim • existentialism • nietzsche
Alberto Moravia (1907-1990)
Moravia is a major literary figure in modern Italian literature and explored many present-day issues including sexuality, social isolation and existentialism.
moravia and italian novelist • short story writer • literary figure • modern italian literature • existentialism
Moravia is a major literary figure in modern Italian literature and explored many present-day issues including sexuality, social isolation and existentialism.
moravia and italian novelist • short story writer • literary figure • modern italian literature • existentialism
Biography of Martin Heidegger
One of the most important Western philosophers of the 20th century, and author of "Being and Time", Heidegger reformulated the foundations of philosophy.
martin heidegger • german philosophy • existentialism • hermeneutic philosophy • heidegger and hermeneutic philosophy
One of the most important Western philosophers of the 20th century, and author of "Being and Time", Heidegger reformulated the foundations of philosophy.
martin heidegger • german philosophy • existentialism • hermeneutic philosophy • heidegger and hermeneutic philosophy
Cormac McCarthy, American Novelist
Readers, researchers, and scholars, one of America's most highly praised writers, Cormac McCarthy, has finally made his papers available for study in San Marcos, Texas.
cormac mccarthy • the road • no country for old men • blood meridian • all the pretty horses
Readers, researchers, and scholars, one of America's most highly praised writers, Cormac McCarthy, has finally made his papers available for study in San Marcos, Texas.
cormac mccarthy • the road • no country for old men • blood meridian • all the pretty horses
Fyodor Dostoevsky
Fyodor Dostoevsky's works continue to influence contemporary authors. His early novels set the stage for existential philosophy and modern psychology.
dostoevsky • dostoyevsky • russian writers • famous world authors • great authors
Fyodor Dostoevsky's works continue to influence contemporary authors. His early novels set the stage for existential philosophy and modern psychology.
dostoevsky • dostoyevsky • russian writers • famous world authors • great authors
Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky (1821-1881)
Dostoevsky enjoyed erratic literary success during his lifetime, but his experiences socially, politically and military would influence the development of his writing.
fyodor dostoevsky russian novelist • father of existentialism • dostoevsky literary success • dostoevsky personal life • dostoevsky exile
Dostoevsky enjoyed erratic literary success during his lifetime, but his experiences socially, politically and military would influence the development of his writing.
fyodor dostoevsky russian novelist • father of existentialism • dostoevsky literary success • dostoevsky personal life • dostoevsky exile
Jean-Paul Sartre Novelist and Playwright
Works of French philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre as a novelist and playwright. Best-known for his philosophy book Being and Nothingness.
jean-paul sartre • jean-paul sartre writer and playwright • bad faith • existentialism • no exit sartre
Works of French philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre as a novelist and playwright. Best-known for his philosophy book Being and Nothingness.
jean-paul sartre • jean-paul sartre writer and playwright • bad faith • existentialism • no exit sartre
Moments of Grace – Good Country People
Joy-Hulga Hopewell has a PhD and a wooden leg. Professing an expertise in nothingness, it requires an even greater cynic to reveal the mystery that exists in the world.
flannery o'connor fiction • joy-hulga hopewell • mystery and manners • moments of grace • complete stories by flannery o'connor
Joy-Hulga Hopewell has a PhD and a wooden leg. Professing an expertise in nothingness, it requires an even greater cynic to reveal the mystery that exists in the world.
flannery o'connor fiction • joy-hulga hopewell • mystery and manners • moments of grace • complete stories by flannery o'connor
Nelson Algren & Simone de Beauvoir
The romantic relationship between American novelist Nelson Algren and French writer and philosopher Simone de Beauvoir.
nelson algren • simone de beauvoir • a transatlantic love affair • jean paul sartre • existentialism
The romantic relationship between American novelist Nelson Algren and French writer and philosopher Simone de Beauvoir.
nelson algren • simone de beauvoir • a transatlantic love affair • jean paul sartre • existentialism
Nietzsche and Freud
What did both Nietzsche and Freud discover? Why might it be essential to consider Nietzsche and Freud as doctors whose patient was western civilization itself?
freud's theory of personality • nietzsche superman • oedipus complex • nietzsche rejection of traditional morality • freud's dream theory
What did both Nietzsche and Freud discover? Why might it be essential to consider Nietzsche and Freud as doctors whose patient was western civilization itself?
freud's theory of personality • nietzsche superman • oedipus complex • nietzsche rejection of traditional morality • freud's dream theory
Review of The Woman in the Dunes by Kobo Abe
Set against a harsh physical landscape, Kobo Abe's novel The Woman in the Dunes examines the intricacies of modern human behavior and questions our existential purpose.
kobo abe • review of the woman in the dunes • modern japanese novel • themes and motifs of the woman in the dunes • japanese literature
Set against a harsh physical landscape, Kobo Abe's novel The Woman in the Dunes examines the intricacies of modern human behavior and questions our existential purpose.
kobo abe • review of the woman in the dunes • modern japanese novel • themes and motifs of the woman in the dunes • japanese literature
The Renegade or a Confused Spirit
The short story The Renegade or a Confused Spirit by Albert Camus explores the themes of exile and the kingdom as the main character establishes a sense of identity.
the renegade or a confused spirit • le renegat ou un esprit confus • exile and the kingdom • l'exil et le royaume • christian kingdom
The short story The Renegade or a Confused Spirit by Albert Camus explores the themes of exile and the kingdom as the main character establishes a sense of identity.
the renegade or a confused spirit • le renegat ou un esprit confus • exile and the kingdom • l'exil et le royaume • christian kingdom
Themes in A Farewell To Arms
A review of four themes in Ernest Hemingway's novel, A Farewell to Arms.
ernest hemingway • a farewell to arms • themes in a farewell to arms • existentialism in a farewell to arms • patriotism in a farewell to arms
A review of four themes in Ernest Hemingway's novel, A Farewell to Arms.
ernest hemingway • a farewell to arms • themes in a farewell to arms • existentialism in a farewell to arms • patriotism in a farewell to arms
Freedom & Necessity
Review of the Fantasy novel <I>Freedom & Necessity</I>, by Steven Brust and Emma Bull
fantasy • genre • novel • author • steven brust
Review of the Fantasy novel <I>Freedom & Necessity</I>, by Steven Brust and Emma Bull
fantasy • genre • novel • author • steven brust
Herman Melville and Moby-Dick
The achievements of Herman Melville tower amongst the heights of literary fiction. Today his work continues to illumine the dark crevices of American existence.
herman melville • moby dick • american literature • american fiction • melville studies
The achievements of Herman Melville tower amongst the heights of literary fiction. Today his work continues to illumine the dark crevices of American existence.
herman melville • moby dick • american literature • american fiction • melville studies
Crime and Punishment
Dostoevsky's Crime and Punishment set the theme for many modern psychological novels and films about the emotional effect of guilt on the human mind.
dostoevsky • russian writers • famous world authors • crime and punishment • patrick mcgrath
Dostoevsky's Crime and Punishment set the theme for many modern psychological novels and films about the emotional effect of guilt on the human mind.
dostoevsky • russian writers • famous world authors • crime and punishment • patrick mcgrath
Existentialist Theme in The Pledge
Sean Penn's film version of 'The Pledge' explores the relationship between random chance and scientific logic.
the pledge movie analysis • sean penn director • friedrich durrenmatt • detective movies • movie review of the pledge
Sean Penn's film version of 'The Pledge' explores the relationship between random chance and scientific logic.
the pledge movie analysis • sean penn director • friedrich durrenmatt • detective movies • movie review of the pledge
Fairy Tales and the Existential Predicament
Bruno Bettelheim wrote The Uses of Enchantment in 1976. He suggests that children need dark fairy stories to deal with their inner turmoil and fears about life and death.
fairy tales • fairy tales grimm • existential • philosophers • human nature
Bruno Bettelheim wrote The Uses of Enchantment in 1976. He suggests that children need dark fairy stories to deal with their inner turmoil and fears about life and death.
fairy tales • fairy tales grimm • existential • philosophers • human nature
Frank Auerbach The London Building Sites 1952–62
Frank Auerbach's series of 14 building-site paintings are the subject of this book. It explores his life and work and presents the results of new research into his art.
frank auerbach london building sites 1952–62 • frank auerbach building site paintings • auerbach modern contemporary art • auerbach existentialism • david bomberg artist
Frank Auerbach's series of 14 building-site paintings are the subject of this book. It explores his life and work and presents the results of new research into his art.
frank auerbach london building sites 1952–62 • frank auerbach building site paintings • auerbach modern contemporary art • auerbach existentialism • david bomberg artist
Native Son
Richard Wright's best-selling novel has influenced generations of African-American authors.
richard wright • native son • black boy • uncle tom's children • realism
Richard Wright's best-selling novel has influenced generations of African-American authors.
richard wright • native son • black boy • uncle tom's children • realism
Socrates and the Method of the Elenchus
The dialectic method of the elenchus proposed by Socrates is not merely a philosophical concept but a concrete tool for seeking truth.
general philosophy and ideas of socrates • elenchus as a tool for finding truth and answers • humanist perspective and individual moral truth • philosophical dialogue and discussion more effecti • socrates' rejection of dogmas and given divine tru
The dialectic method of the elenchus proposed by Socrates is not merely a philosophical concept but a concrete tool for seeking truth.
general philosophy and ideas of socrates • elenchus as a tool for finding truth and answers • humanist perspective and individual moral truth • philosophical dialogue and discussion more effecti • socrates' rejection of dogmas and given divine tru
Volunteering and Giving Back to the Community
Voluntary involvement at any level can often be the catalyst to improved communities, thinking beyond oneself to The Other, and even caring about the 7th Generation.
volunteering • giving back to the community making a difference i • volunteer canada victoria u.k. australia • sustainability 7th generation • existentialism activism
Voluntary involvement at any level can often be the catalyst to improved communities, thinking beyond oneself to The Other, and even caring about the 7th Generation.
volunteering • giving back to the community making a difference i • volunteer canada victoria u.k. australia • sustainability 7th generation • existentialism activism
Philosophy of Cartoons, Aristotle and Coyote
Saturday morning cartoons may seem like pointless fun. But maybe there is a meaning to the madness? This is the final part in the three part philosophy of cartoons series
wile e. coyote and roadrunner • philosophy • cartoons • looney tunes • plato
Saturday morning cartoons may seem like pointless fun. But maybe there is a meaning to the madness? This is the final part in the three part philosophy of cartoons series
wile e. coyote and roadrunner • philosophy • cartoons • looney tunes • plato
The Shooting
Jack Nicholson takes a back seat to Warren Oates in Monte Hellman's existential western.
jack nicholson • monte hellman • warren oates.
Jack Nicholson takes a back seat to Warren Oates in Monte Hellman's existential western.
jack nicholson • monte hellman • warren oates.
Book Review - The Te of Piglet
Piglet is a timid and anxious little creature, but he embodies more than first meets the eye........
benjamin hoff • te of piglet • tao of pooh • ancient teachings • taoism
Piglet is a timid and anxious little creature, but he embodies more than first meets the eye........
benjamin hoff • te of piglet • tao of pooh • ancient teachings • taoism
Legend of Zelda and Philosophy Book Review
This collection of essays is a fun novelty for Legend of Zelda fans and should be taken as seriously as it was most likely intended.
legend of zelda and philosophy • legend of zelda and philosophy review • legend of zelda • hyrule • ganon
This collection of essays is a fun novelty for Legend of Zelda fans and should be taken as seriously as it was most likely intended.
legend of zelda and philosophy • legend of zelda and philosophy review • legend of zelda • hyrule • ganon
New Terrence Malick Movie: Tree of Life
Terrence Malick is currently directing his fifth movie in Texas, and the new blockbuster is set for release in 2009. The film focuses on family and Nature's symbolism.
tree of life • terrence malick's movies • hollywood moviemakers • environmental movies • family movies
Terrence Malick is currently directing his fifth movie in Texas, and the new blockbuster is set for release in 2009. The film focuses on family and Nature's symbolism.
tree of life • terrence malick's movies • hollywood moviemakers • environmental movies • family movies
Revisiting The Myth of Sisyphus
The Myth of Sisyphus offers an enlightening look at the meaning of life, the conflict of hope, the human condition and how happiness is achieved only through acceptance.
albert camus • the myth of sisyphus • literary interpretation of the myth of sisyphus • philosophical interpretation of the myth of sisyph • the myth of sisyphus and hopelessness
The Myth of Sisyphus offers an enlightening look at the meaning of life, the conflict of hope, the human condition and how happiness is achieved only through acceptance.
albert camus • the myth of sisyphus • literary interpretation of the myth of sisyphus • philosophical interpretation of the myth of sisyph • the myth of sisyphus and hopelessness
Robert Kennedy, His Life - Review
Evan Thomas offers a personal and detailed account of Robert Kennedy's life, but provides little analysis of his political thinking.
robert kennedy his life • evan thomas • bobby kennedy • rfk • hickory hill
Evan Thomas offers a personal and detailed account of Robert Kennedy's life, but provides little analysis of his political thinking.
robert kennedy his life • evan thomas • bobby kennedy • rfk • hickory hill
This Thom No Pain At All
Will Eno's one-man stand-up performance piece, oddly titled Thom Pain (based on nothing) opened this week at the Tarragon Theatre Extra Space starring Tom McCamus.
thom pain (based on nothing) • will eno • tom mccamus • jennifer tarver • tarragon theatre
Will Eno's one-man stand-up performance piece, oddly titled Thom Pain (based on nothing) opened this week at the Tarragon Theatre Extra Space starring Tom McCamus.
thom pain (based on nothing) • will eno • tom mccamus • jennifer tarver • tarragon theatre
Miss Bertha and the Helpful Policeman
Miss Bertha Davenport comes to town to the bakery and gives not a hoot where she parks. A new policeman meets his match with Miss Bertha's...
french • bakery • food • civil • cars
Miss Bertha Davenport comes to town to the bakery and gives not a hoot where she parks. A new policeman meets his match with Miss Bertha's...
french • bakery • food • civil • cars
The 20 Greatest Post-Punk Artists of the 1980s
A list of 20 of the greats post-punk artists of the 1980s.
greatest post-punk artists • 1980s music • joy division • new order • echo and the bunnymen
A list of 20 of the greats post-punk artists of the 1980s.
greatest post-punk artists • 1980s music • joy division • new order • echo and the bunnymen
The Beat Goes On - Sarah Vowell's Cannoli
Seinfeld introduced "nothing" to the masses and we loved it. A group of women are writing brilliantly about it under the radar. If you like that sort of thing, engagingly comic prose, read this bit on Sarah Vowell. First in a series.
beat • writer • writers • contemporary • generation x
Seinfeld introduced "nothing" to the masses and we loved it. A group of women are writing brilliantly about it under the radar. If you like that sort of thing, engagingly comic prose, read this bit on Sarah Vowell. First in a series.
beat • writer • writers • contemporary • generation x
A Brief Biography of Martin Heidegger
Martin Heidegger (1889 - 1976) is considered by many to be one of the most significant and influential philosophers of the twentieth century.
martin heidegger's life and works • a bibliography of heidegger • understanding martin heidegger • being and time • heidegger's philosophy
Martin Heidegger (1889 - 1976) is considered by many to be one of the most significant and influential philosophers of the twentieth century.
martin heidegger's life and works • a bibliography of heidegger • understanding martin heidegger • being and time • heidegger's philosophy
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