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.
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.
Christopher Panza, PhD, teaches courses on existentialism, ethics, and free will and has published articles on teaching philosophy. Gregory Gale is an adjunct professor of philosophy.
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Introduction.
Part I: Introducing Existentialism.
Chapter 1: What Is Existentialism?
Chapter 2: The Big Names of Existentialism.
Part II: The Fundamental Problem: God Is Dead.
Chapter 3: If God Is Dead, Is Life Meaningless?
Chapter 4: Anxiety, Dread, and Angst in an Empty World.
Part III: Living a Meaningful Life in a MeaninglessWorld.
Chapter 5: The Challenge of Absurdity and Authenticity.
Chapter 6: Understanding Our Unique Way of Existing in theWorld.
Chapter 7: Not Tonight, Honey: Why We Need More Passion in OurLives.
Chapter 8: Sar tre's Existentialism: Learning to Cope withFreedom.
