Another scary word from philosophy. Made simple, phenomenology is the study of conscious experience and the structures of human perception. It developed in the early…
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Category: Philosophy
Martin Heidegger was a German philosopher known for his contributions to existential phenomenology and existentialism. His early education was in theology, but he soon turned…
Jean-Paul Sartre is a favorite existentialist thinker. He introduced the concept of “bad faith.” This concept attempts to explain how individuals often deceive themselves and…
The study of existentialism is often associated with angst and grief and struggle. I was pulled to existentialism for the opposite reason–to find joy. Existential…
Soren Kierkegaard place strong emphasis on authenticity in his existential writing. He believed that authenticity was essential for individuals to lead meaningful and fulfilling lives.…
Within moral philosophy there is a perspective called Quasi-Realism. I find this to be a thought provoking take on the nature of morality. This approach…
Imagine you are standing near a railroad track, and you see a runaway car barreling down the track. Ahead, there are five people tied to…
Jean-Paul Sartre, a leader within existentialist philosophy, delved deeply into the ideas of existence and the human experience. To unravel Sartre’s profound thoughts on existence,…
Introduction: As a student of philosophy, the dichotomy between existentialism and essentialism is a fascinating space to explore. These two perspectives present opposing views on…
Western philosophy is a closet full of interesting characters. I have been drawn to both Kierkegaard, as the “Father” of existentialism; and Nietzsche, as an…