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Who is considered to have popularized existentialism?
Who is considered to have popularized existentialism?
- Soren Kierkegaard
- Friedrich Nietzsche
- Jean-Paul Sartre (correct)
- Martin Heidegger
Why did Martin Heidegger avoid the term 'existentialism'?
Why did Martin Heidegger avoid the term 'existentialism'?
- He believed it limited the understanding of the concept (correct)
- He considered it irrelevant in philosophical discussions
- He thought it was too closely associated with Soren Kierkegaard
- He wanted to distance himself from Jean-Paul Sartre
What does existentialism primarily focus on?
What does existentialism primarily focus on?
- The nature of reality
- The principles of logic
- The philosophy of life (correct)
- The study of metaphysics
How did philosophers view existentialism?
How did philosophers view existentialism?
What did existentialism stress about the individual?
What did existentialism stress about the individual?
Which philosopher is considered to have initiated the existentialism movement?
Which philosopher is considered to have initiated the existentialism movement?
Why did Martin Heidegger avoid the term 'existentialism'?
Why did Martin Heidegger avoid the term 'existentialism'?
What did existentialism stress about the individual?
What did existentialism stress about the individual?
What did existentialism primarily focus on?
What did existentialism primarily focus on?
How did philosophers view existentialism?
How did philosophers view existentialism?
Flashcards
Existentialism: Self-determination
Existentialism: Self-determination
The individual's unique ability to choose and create meaning in life.
What is existentialism?
What is existentialism?
A philosophical school that explores the nature of existence and human experience.
Who is Søren Kierkegaard?
Who is Søren Kierkegaard?
A Danish philosopher who is considered the father of existentialism.
Who is Jean-Paul Sartre?
Who is Jean-Paul Sartre?
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Existentialism: No single accepted meaning
Existentialism: No single accepted meaning
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Existentialism: Focus on Life
Existentialism: Focus on Life
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Why did Heidegger reject 'existentialism'?
Why did Heidegger reject 'existentialism'?
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Heidegger's existential philosophy
Heidegger's existential philosophy
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Existential philosophy
Existential philosophy
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What is existentialism's approach?
What is existentialism's approach?
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Study Notes
Existentialism
- Jean-Paul Sartre is considered to have popularized existentialism.
Heidegger and Existentialism
- Martin Heidegger avoided the term 'existentialism' because he did not want to be associated with the term, which was too closely linked to Sartre's philosophy.
Focus of Existentialism
- Existentialism primarily focuses on individual existence, freedom, and choice.
Philosophical Views on Existentialism
- Philosophers viewed existentialism as a radical and provocative philosophy that challenged traditional notions of morality, ethics, and human existence.
Existentialism and the Individual
- Existentialism stresses that the individual is solely responsible for creating their own meaning and purpose in life, and that they must take responsibility for their choices and actions.
The Initiation of Existentialism
- Søren Kierkegaard is considered to have initiated the existentialism movement, influencing later existentialist philosophers such as Sartre and Heidegger.
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