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…
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Category: Existentialism
Ever have one of those nights when you’re lying in bed and suddenly you’re hit with a wave of existential dread? Those late night thoughts…
Viktor Frankl was an Austrian neurologist and psychiatrist. He made a significant impact on existentialism through his development of logotherapy and his contributions to existential…
While studying existentialism the student flows from philosophy to psychology, often unknowingly. So how is Humanistic Psychology differentiated? It is a psychological perspective that takes…
Existentialism is a philosophy that studies individual freedom and the idea that each person is responsible for their own choices and actions. It suggests that…
“Oh, gentlemen, do you know, perhaps I consider myself an intelligent man, only because all my life I have been able neither to begin nor…
I enjoyed this book and recommend it to anyone who is interested in existentialism or just superb storytelling. Overview: “Notes from the Underground” is a…
Essence was an early philosophical concept, defined by various thinkers. One of those thinkers was Aristotle. Aristotle’s Definition of Essence Looking back into ancient philosophy,…
Yet another past philosopher who focused on existentialism. Albert Camus was a French-Algerian philosopher, author and journalist. He is also well-known for his contribution to…
Authentic: representing one’s true nature or beliefs; true to oneself or to the person identified As the “father of existentialism,” Søren Kierkegaard placed a strong…