Existentialism For Dummies

Have you ever wondered what the phrase God is dead means? Youll find out in Existentialism For Dummies, a handy guide to Nietzsche, Sartre, and Kierkegaards 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. Youll find an introduction to existentialism and understand how it fits into the history of philosophy. This insightful guide will expose you to existentialisms ideas about the absurdity of life and the ways that existentialism guides politics, solidarity, and respect for others. Theres even a section on religious existentialism. Youll be able to reviewkey existential themes and writings. Find out how to: Trace the influence of existentialism Distinguish each philosophers 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.

Softcover. English. John Wiley & Sons. 2008. ISBN: 9780470276990. 384 pp. Good. Book No: 57512