Oh well. But this was at the library and I though why not. The whole second half of the book falls into that trap, which is a shame, because the first half is pretty on-point as a general overview if you're looking for background information as you dive into the actual writings of Sartre, de Beauvoir, Camus, and others. Existentialism is a way of thinking that focuses on what it means for people to exist.It is a philosophical movement.It became well-known in books and movies of the 19th and 20th centuries. It meanders on and, I felt, could have benefitted from a different structure. Introduction. It mainly focuses on the individual's role in the world and the concept of the "absurdity" or inherent meaninglessness of life. Only you can decide. I suppose it helps ram home the content, however. Bukowski was one of America’s greatest and most controversial poets and novelists. You’ll find out in Existentialism For Dummies, a handy guide to Nietzsche, Sartre, and Kierkegaard’s favorite philosophy. Read this awhile back, can't remember when, I was really young though, and the idea of meaningless blew my mind and made me depressed for years. Existentialism For Dummies. Buy a discounted Paperback of Existentialism For Dummies online from Australia's leading online bookstore. You’ll find an introduction to existentialism and understand how it fits into the history of philosophy. The book is pretty much summed up in the intro and then drags on for another 200 pages. It is the view that humans define their own meaning in life, and try to make rational decisions despite existing in an irrational universe . Many more things listed to read. ", “This happened not once, but twice — first with Martin Heidegger's magnum opus, Being and Time, and then with his pupil Jean-Paul Sartre's Being and Nothingness. Well, then give it a meaning as you like. See how existentialist ideas have influenced everything from film and literature to world events and discover whether or not existentialism is still relevant today. Perhaps the best book on philosophy that I ever read; written in an engaging humorous tone. This book was the equivalent of taking the blue pill from Morpheus in the movie The Matrix. Existentialism refers to a school of philosophical thought that was mainly popular among European thinkers in the twentieth century. I don't always agree with the tenets (i.e. While important, I feel it's certainly not deserving of the attention they give it. I really enjoyed this book. You’ll find out in Existentialism For Dummies, a handy guide to Nietzsche, Sartre, and Kierkegaard’s favorite philosophy. When you go on a journey to self exploration, no external validation can assure you that you are on the right path. A web series inspired by the subreddit Explain Like I'm Five. See how existentialist ideas have influenced everything from film and literature to world events and discover whether or not existentialism is still relevant today. A good introduction. You don't feel even burdened with the heavy concepts of philosophy. To see what your friends thought of this book. by melonkali » Fri Oct 05, 2012 1:50 pm . After reading this book, was when it first clicked with me. You are taking a decision branch one over another, every moment. It says that humans have will and consciousness, but they live in a world that does not. Some of the content was very thought-inspiring. Perhaps the best book on philosophy that I ever read; written in an engaging humorous tone. The life situation you are in may not be in your control, but your response towards that situation is in your control. Be the first to ask a question about Existentialism For Dummies. You’ll find out in Existentialism For Dummies, a handy guide to Nietzsche, Sartre, and Kierkegaard’s favorite philosophy. Existentialism For Dummies® Published by Wiley Publishing, Inc. 111 River St. Hoboken, NJ 07030-5774 www.wiley.com Copyright © 2008 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana Published by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana Published simultaneously in Canada Maybe a bit of both. Eminently readable, light-hearted, while still being informative. Re: Existentialism For Dummies by von Rivers » Tue Sep 10, 2013 6:17 pm Stuartp523 wrote: von Rivers, I no longer consider myself an existentialist (or a nihilist by the way), but there is a difference between existentialism and being (or declaring yourself as I once did) an existentialist. You’ll find out in Existentialism For Dummies, a handy guide to Nietzsche, Sartre, and Kierkegaard’s favorite philosophy. (We discuss Sartre in the next section. Loved it. I'm glad I started with a "for dummies" book. It could well have been one of those laminated cheat sheets and been as helpful. In 2011, he wrote about our ubiquitous computer culture... Have you ever wondered what the phrase “God is dead” means? Something, something...beating a dead horse. Very accessible introduction and explanation of the concepts of existentialism, by far the easiest to navigate as well. See how existentialist ideas have influenced everything from film and literature to world events and discover whether or not existentialism is still relevant today. It meanders on and, I felt, could have benefitted from a different structure.
You’ll find an introduction to existentialism and understand how it fits into the history of philosophy. Refresh and try again. 1 decade ago. Highly recommended for those getting into existentialism as this book does very good job as being an "appetizer". )”, “This is one of the reasons atheistic existentialists have been so at odds with the church. It mainly focuses on the individual's role in the world and the concept of the "absurdity" or inherent meaninglessness of life. You’ll find out in Existentialism For Dummies , a handy guide to Nietzsche, Sartre, and Kierkegaard’s favorite philosophy. Christopher Panza & Gregory Gale. "Bukowski arranged for his tombstone to read simply,"Don't try." Chapter 4: Anxiety, Dread, and Angst in an Empty World. The Dummies series is just not my favorite of the simplified multitude of similar offerings. If you are happy in following the voices of crowd, the social norms, the role society gave you, then well go ahead. I just didn't need that much repetition. They want you to look at it honestly,without varnish, without covering up its ills, without romanticizing it, and without the filter of an ultimate moral judgment upon it. Acceptance or surrender? Existentialism is a philosophy that emphasizes individual existence, freedom and choice. They don’t force you to look at these things because they want to wallow in misery or debasement. Something, something...beating a dead horse. About calibre of other "Dummy" books I've read. See how existentialist ideas have influenced everything from film and literature to world events and discover whether or not existentialism is still relevant today. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read Existentialism For Dummies. See how existentialist ideas have influenced everything from film and literature to world events and discover whether or not existentialism is still relevant today. Ironically, he died at a relatively young age. This insightful guide will expose you to existentialism’s ideas about the absurdity of life and the ways that existentialism guides politics, solidarity, and respect for others. By design, information is repeated, which can get a bit tedious. A friend and colleague of mine, Jonathan Vick, recommended I peruse these pages. It is the counterpoint to essential phenomenology. Run with the Hunted, by Charles Bukowski. A good refresher for the points I remembered but "lost" over the years. That isn't a bad thing! I recommend this book for anyone interested in learning the basics about Existentialism. Dummies has always stood for taking on complex concepts and making them easy to understand. We’d love your help. Existentialism refers to a school of philosophical thought that was mainly popular among European thinkers in the twentieth century.
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