Existentialism: Sartre vs. Camus

A state of intense anxiety and dread arising from the realization of life's meaninglessness and the indifference of the universe, characterized by feelings of finitude, loneliness, and boredom.

The conscious awareness of the absurdity of existence, acknowledging the inherent lack of meaning in the universe.

The state of accepting and embracing life's finitude, recognizing the ultimate inevitability of death.

The act of living authentically, fully acknowledging one's own mortality and embracing the meaninglessness of existence.

The philosophy that emphasizes the individual's experience and responsibility in creating meaning in a meaningless world.

The belief that life has no inherent purpose or meaning.

The ability to understand and accept the absurdity of existence while still choosing to live a meaningful life.

The act of embracing life's absurdity and finding meaning in the struggle itself, despite the lack of inherent purpose.

The idea that individuals are not born with a predetermined purpose but rather create their own meaning through their choices and actions.

Sartre encourages active involvement in social and political issues to create positive change.

Camus's belief in the inherent absurdity of life and the importance of personal awareness and revolt.

Sartre criticizes Camus's philosophical approach as detached and ineffective in creating real-world change.

Individuals coexisting but not actively collaborating towards any shared goal.

Individuals work together actively towards common goals, creating a sense of shared purpose and collective action.

Camus's apprehension about collective mobilization, fearing it can lead to harm or oppression.

Sartre believes that collective action is vital for addressing social and political problems, emphasizing the power of unified action.

Portraying colonial characters as locals, erasing their presence and blending them with the landscape.

Emphasis on universal moral questions like the nature of violence and responsibility, rather than the specific realities of colonial oppression.

A writing style for colonial Algeria that is lyrical and detached, creating a romanticized and depoliticized view.

Sartre's critique of Camus's work - arguing that addressing colonial violence requires recognizing the need for violence in decolonization.

Postmodern architecture uses a juxtaposition of styles to create a clashing, attention-grabbing design. It draws you attention towards the surface, disregarding traditional function.

Postmodern architecture prioritizes the surface, ignoring the traditional function and context of architectural elements like columns.

Postmodern architecture uses different styles in unexpected ways, creating an unpredictable and visually exciting clash.

Postmodern architecture creates a clash between styles, highlighting the visual aspect and drawing attention to the building's surface.

The blending of distinct genres or styles, often creating unexpected and humorous juxtapositions. For example, a movie that combines elements of kung-fu and western genres.

A literary style that emphasizes self-awareness, intertextuality, and the blurring of boundaries between fiction and reality. It questions traditional narrative structures and invites readers to engage with the text on a philosophical level.

A novel by John Barth that exemplifies postmodern literature through its metafictional elements, comedic tone, and allegorical themes.

The novel's presentation as a computer tape handed to Barth, who denies authorship, blurs the lines between author and text, encouraging readers to consider the origins and authority of stories.

The character Giles's journey, mirroring archetypal hero's tasks as described by Joseph Campbell, emphasizes the universality and repetition of hero narratives across cultures and time.

A literary approach that encourages readers to think deeply about the meaning and significance of literature, rather than simply enjoying a straightforward narrative.

The novel's title, combining humor and self-awareness, is indicative of the postmodern playfulness that permeates the entire work.

The protagonist Giles, a half-man, half-goat, navigates his journey from a farm animal to a powerful figure in a college setting, representing a transformation from simplicity to intellectual complexity.

Musical style where silence is treated as a form of sound, challenging listeners to find meaning in the absence of traditional structure.

Musical style characterized by repeating patterns with gradual variations, creating a hypnotic and meditative effect.

Filmmaking style that uses simple and unembellished settings to focus attention on the narrative and characters' inner struggles.

Film technique using extended, uninterrupted shots to emphasize the passage of time and create a sense of realism and contemplation.

Filmmaking style that features non-professional actors, adding an unpolished and naturalistic quality to the film.

Writing style characterized by concise language, short sentences, and avoiding unnecessary detail or elaborate prose.

Writing style that employs straightforward and simple language, conveying emotional depth through directness.

Writing style that focuses on surface details and external actions, with little exploration of characters' inner thoughts or psychological motivations.

A literary and artistic movement that embraces the repetition and playful combination of past cultural elements without critique or opposition, forming a simulated reality of borrowed images.

A key characteristic of postmodernism, where repeating and re-using existing cultural elements creates a simulated reality, leading to a feeling of detachment from genuine experiences.

A state of being unable to relate to the present time and express one's own unique experiences authentically, instead relying on borrowed and simulated ideas.

The idea that postmodernism reflects the prevailing economic system of late capitalism, where consumerism, media, and multinational corporations control information and shape cultural trends.

A style of art that seeks to resist and challenge the consumerist values and patterns driven by late capitalism, rather than simply reinforcing them.

A distinguishing feature that sets postmodernism apart from modernism, characterized by its lack of opposition and its playful embrace of existing cultural elements.

The act of reusing elements from the past without criticism or intention to change them.

The use of pastiche in postmodernism creates a sense of detachment from the real world and creates a simulated reality of images.