Introduction to Modern Existentialism
Author | : Ernst Breisach |
Publisher | : New York : Grove Press |
Total Pages | : 262 |
Release | : 1962 |
Genre | : Existentialism |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : Ernst Breisach |
Publisher | : New York : Grove Press |
Total Pages | : 262 |
Release | : 1962 |
Genre | : Existentialism |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Kevin Aho |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 200 |
Release | : 2014-04-10 |
Genre | : Philosophy |
ISBN | : 0745682855 |
Existentialism: An Introduction provides an accessible and scholarly introduction to the core ideas of the existentialist tradition. Kevin Aho draws on a wide range of existentialist thinkers in chapters centering on the key themes of freedom, being-in-the-world, alienation, nihilism, anxiety and authenticity. He also addresses important but often overlooked issues in the canon of existentialism, with discussions devoted to the role of embodiment, the movement’s contribution to ethics, politics, and environmental and comparative philosophies, as well as its influence on contemporary psychiatry and psychotherapy. The enduring relevance of existentialism is shown by applying existentialist ideas to contemporary philosophical discussions of interest to a wide audience. The book covers secular thinkers such as Heidegger, Merleau-Ponty, Nietzsche, Sartre, Camus, and Beauvoir as well as religious authors, such as Buber, Dostoevsky, Marcel, and Kierkegaard. In this engaging and accessible text Aho shows why existentialism cannot be easily dismissed as a moribund or outdated movement. In the aftermath of 'God’s death', existentialist philosophy engages questions with lasting philosophical significance, questions such as 'Who am I?' and 'How should I live?' By showing how existentialism offers insight into what it means to be human, the author illuminates existentialism’s enduring value. Existentialism: An Introduction provides the ideal introduction for upper level students and anyone interested in knowing more about one of the most vibrant and important areas of philosophy today.
Author | : Gordon Marino |
Publisher | : Modern Library |
Total Pages | : 530 |
Release | : 2007-12-18 |
Genre | : Philosophy |
ISBN | : 0307430677 |
Edited and with an Introduction by Gordon Marino Basic Writings of Existentialism, unique to the Modern Library, presents the writings of key nineteenth- and twentieth-century thinkers broadly united by their belief that because life has no inherent meaning humans can discover, we must determine meaning for ourselves. This anthology brings together into one volume the most influential and commonly taught works of existentialism. Contributors include Simone de Beauvoir, Albert Camus, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Ralph Ellison, Martin Heidegger, Søren Kierkegaard, Friedrich Nietzsche, Jean-Paul Sartre, and Miguel de Unamuno y Jugo.
Author | : Thomas Flynn |
Publisher | : OUP Oxford |
Total Pages | : 160 |
Release | : 2006-10-12 |
Genre | : Philosophy |
ISBN | : 0191579300 |
Existentialism was one of the leading philosophical movements of the twentieth century. Focusing on its seven leading figures, Sartre, Nietzsche, Heidegger, Kierkegaard, de Beauvoir, Merleau-Ponty and Camus, this Very Short Introduction provides a clear account of the key themes of the movement which emphasized individuality, free will, and personal responsibility in the modern world. Drawing in the movement's varied relationships with the arts, humanism, and politics, this book clarifies the philosophy and original meaning of 'existentialism' - which has tended to be obscured by misappropriation. Placing it in its historical context, Thomas Flynn also highlights how existentialism is still relevant to us today. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Author | : John Macquarrie |
Publisher | : Penguin Books |
Total Pages | : 314 |
Release | : 1973 |
Genre | : Existentialism |
ISBN | : 9780140215694 |
Author | : Marjorie Grene |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 166 |
Release | : 1959 |
Genre | : Existentialism |
ISBN | : |
First published in 1948 under title: Dreadful freedom, a critique of existentialism. Includes bibliographical references.
Author | : Jean-Pierre Boulé |
Publisher | : Berghahn Books |
Total Pages | : 198 |
Release | : 2012-09-01 |
Genre | : Performing Arts |
ISBN | : 0857457306 |
Simone de Beauvoir’s work has not often been associated with film studies, which appears paradoxical when it is recognized that she was the first feminist thinker to inaugurate the concept of the gendered ‘othering’ gaze. This book is an attempt to redress this balance and reopen the dialogue between Beauvoir’s writings and film studies. The authors analyse a range of films, from directors including Claire Denis, Michael Haneke, Lucille Hadzihalilovic, Sam Mendes, and Sally Potter, by drawing from Beauvoir’s key works such as The Second Sex (1949), The Ethics of Ambiguity (1947) and Old Age (1970).
Author | : Thomas Flynn |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
Total Pages | : 161 |
Release | : 2006-10-12 |
Genre | : Literary Criticism |
ISBN | : 0192804286 |
Sartre, Nietzsche, Heidegger, Kierkegaard, de Beauvoir, Merleau-Ponty, and Camus were some of the most important existentialist thinkers. This book provides an account of the existentialist movement, and of the themes of individuality, free will, and personal responsibility which make it a 'philosophy as a way of life'.
Author | : Thomas Flynn |
Publisher | : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc. |
Total Pages | : 196 |
Release | : 2009 |
Genre | : Philosophy |
ISBN | : 9781402768743 |
"A series of concise, engrossing, and enlightening books that explore every subject under the sun with unique insight. One of the twentieth century's most significant philosophical movements, existentialism influenced literature, the arts and humanities, and politics. Here, thomas Flynn examines the philosophy's core beliefs and introduces leading existentialist thinkers, from Nietzsche to Sartre."--Page 4 of cover.
Author | : Robert L. Wicks |
Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
Total Pages | : 240 |
Release | : 2019-09-19 |
Genre | : Philosophy |
ISBN | : 1474272533 |
This textbook introduces you to existentialist philosophical theory and its cultural influence. The first part of the book offers an introductory overview of the 19th century historical roots of existentialist thought and chapters on all the key players: Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Heidegger, Sartre, de Beauvoir, and Camus. The second part presents a thematic approach, with chapters on Christian and Jewish existentialism, existentialism in America, existential psychology and existentialism in the cinema. Ideal for undergraduate and classroom use, this engaging and accessible textbook includes pedagogical features, such as study questions, chapter summaries, key definitions and further reading.