Existentialism

ebook A Beginner's Guide to the Core Ideas and Modern Relevance of Existentialism, Including Freedom, Responsibility, and the Search for Meaning in an Absurd World · Western Philosophy

By The Philosophy School

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Have you ever felt the weight of your own freedom and wondered, "What now?"

In a world that offers endless choices but no clear script, the search for meaning can be overwhelming. We are told to "find ourselves," but what if there is no self to find—only one to create? If you've ever grappled with these questions, you've already stepped into the world of existentialism.

From The Philosophy School, Existentialism: A Beginner's Guide is your indispensable map to this challenging and deeply rewarding philosophy. Far from a gloomy academic text, this book is a direct, engaging, and practical exploration of how to live with courage and authenticity in a world without easy answers.

Inside this essential guide, you will:

  • Grasp the Core Idea: Understand Sartre's revolutionary claim that "existence precedes essence" and what it means for your life.
  • Confront Radical Freedom: Discover why absolute freedom can feel like a burden and how to take ownership of your choices without excuses.
  • Embrace the Absurd: Journey with Albert Camus to find meaning and revolt in the face of a silent, indifferent universe.
  • Unmask "Bad Faith": Learn to recognize the subtle ways we lie to ourselves to avoid the responsibility of being truly free.
  • Connect Ancient Crises to Modern Life: See how existential insights apply to the challenges of technology, social media, and finding your place in the 21st century.
  • Featuring clear explanations of the ideas of Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Sartre, de Beauvoir, Camus, and Heidegger, this guide is more than a historical tour—it's an invitation.

    It is an invitation to embrace your freedom, take ownership of your life, and courageously create your own meaning.

    This is not a philosophy that tells you what to believe, but one that empowers you to live.

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