PPT-Welcome to Existentialism!

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. She may also be a singer writer athlete chef money manager tech whiz painter fashion stylistbut theres still so much more to her story On this Journey you will g uide the girls through the chance to imagine being an Olympic athlete a et pilot a prof By: Danette Crosby & Tracey Cromer. Introduction. Socrates has been considered to be the first existentialist.. Existentialism is philosophical and literary tendency that typically displays a dismissal of abstract theories that seeks to disguise the untidiness of actual human lives and emphasizes the subjective realities of individual existence, individual freedom, and individual choice. It is virtually impossible to define absolutely as it is now so broad in its approaches but some of its major strands can be outlined.. 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. Yukio Mishima develops the themes of Existentialism and Nihilism through the characters Noboru and Ryuji. alekzia@live.com. The Only Thing to Write Down. Outline existential schools of thought. Distinguish between existentialism and nihilism. As I Lay Dying. By: Maddie Wishart and Cassidy Farach. “Existentialism is a philosophy that emphasizes individual existence, freedom and choice. It is the view that humans define . their own meaning in life, and try to make rational decisions despite existing in an irrational universe. It focuses on the question of human existence, and the feeling that there is no purpose or explanation at the core of existence. It holds that, as there is no God or any other transcendent force, the only way to counter this nothingness (and hence to find meaning in life) is by embracing existence.”. Yukio Mishima develops the themes of Existentialism and Nihilism through the characters Noboru and Ryuji. alekzia@live.com. The Only Thing to Write Down. Outline existential schools of thought. Distinguish between existentialism and nihilism. 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. . Objective of this presentation. To know the meaning of existentialism. To discuss the main themes of existentialism. To review the philosophy of existentialists. To review existentialism in literature. 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. Existentialism. Philosophy that proposes an individual as free-thinking and acting. Questions the meaning of “being”. Some believed life had no meaning. Existence precedes essence- be first, act and define later. Introduction to Existentialism Literature and Philosophy WARNING: EXISTENTIALISM DEALS WITH INTENSE THEOLOGICAL (“RELIGIOUS STUDY”) AND ONTOLOGICAL (“STUDY OF BEING”) AS WELL AS EPISTEMOLOGICAL (“STUDY OF KNOWLEDGE”) ISSUES. THIS CLASS IS NOT ENDORSING EXISTENTIALISM AS BEING ANYTHING MORE THAN MERE THEORY. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR LEARNING THE TENETS OF EXISTENTIALISM AND RELATING THEM TO LITERATURE. ALBERT CAMUS . Existentialism 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 .