PPT-Existentialism: The Search to Find Meaning

The Major Concepts 1 Focus on Concrete Existence Existential philosophers believe that we should focus on our individual lives and the things we create We shouldnt worry by asking questions about how we got here or what is our human essence . Philosophy 224. Jean-Paul Sartre. Jean-Paul Sartre (1905-1980) was a French philosopher, author, playwright and activist.. He was one of the most influential philosophers of the 20. th. Century.. He’s best known as one of the key figures in a philosophical movement known as existentialism.. Existentialism . The basic definition is “the philosophy that individuals create their own meaning in their lives, as opposed to having a deity or higher power creating it for them.”. An existentialist will find “self” and the meaning of life through free will, choice, and personal responsibility. . Author: Jean Paul Sartre. Essence Precedes Existence. The classic concept of existence is that “essence precedes existence,”. w. hich means that the idea of something existed before its creation. For example, the person who created the scissor had an idea of the shape and purpose of the scissor before creating it. The scissor, when in existence, will be judged according to how well it meets the expectations of the scissor.. Albert Camus, and . The . Stranger. Albert Camus (1913 - 1960), . a . French philosopher of the . absurd, novelist. , and dramatist. Albert Camus. born in . French colonized Algeria . in . 1913. Father killed in WWI. (Or: How I learned to stop worrying about the anguish of a purposeless universe where man is condemned to be free and just hang out by a tree.). Hello friends! Feeling blue?. Do you sense abandonment by an indifferent, unknowable, or nonexistent creator?. of . life?. Existentialism. Focuses on the . condition of human existence, and an individual's emotions, actions, responsibilities, and thoughts, . in creating meaning and purpose in a meaningless life.. The Major Concepts…. #1: Focus on Concrete Existence . Existential philosophers believe that we should focus on our individual lives and the things we create. We shouldn’t worry by asking questions about how we got here or what is our human essence. . Grendel. Some Background to Contemplate . Also Known As: Ouch! My Head Hurts!. The Working Definition. Existentialism – A Definition. Existentialism in the broader sense is a 20th century philosophy that is centered upon the analysis of existence and of the way humans find themselves existing in the world. The notion is that humans exist first and then each individual spends a lifetime changing their essence or nature. . uest for. . Truth. DO NOW 1/8/15. Grab a quote from the existential abyss that is this pouch!. Once you receive your quote, interpret it by . Writing down what it means in your own words. . meaning and the purpose of existence.. . Existence Essence = Existential . Existence > Essence. Human essence is created through life choices. Humans create our . own consciousness. values and the meanings of our lives. AP Literature and Composition. K. Matteson. Absurdist Theater. Theater of the Absurd came about as a reaction to World War II.  It took the basis of existential philosophy and combined it with dramatic elements to create a style of theatre which presented a world which can not be logically explained, life is in one word, ABSURD! . By Jess Wight. FATHER OF EXISTENTIALISM. Soren Kierkegaard – Father of Existentialism. A Danish philosopher, author, and theologian. E. ngaged . to . Regine. Olsen, but ended the relationship before the wedding. Relationship affected him & his work . Here are some of the most strange moments ever caught on camera!

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