There is a current trend in self help that we need to harness our thinking power. The message is “Stop Overthinking,” but I want to…
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Tag: existentialism
When philosophers talk about embracing the present it seems simple. Obviously we live in the present. Right? Right?? Be in the Present Moment. Be. But…
I’ve been spending a lot of time studying existentialism, and even more so the thinkers that embraced it. There are such amazing minds to tap…
Jean-Paul Sartre was a French existentialist philosopher, playwright, novelist, and political activist. He is primarily known for his contributions to existentialism and phenomenology. Born in…
In the slimy cave of introspection, I find myself lost in the maze of existence, pondering the timeless question that echoes through the walls of…
Self-Actualization is a concept that has many disguises. For the purpose of this article we talk of self-actualization as a fundamental concept in humanistic psychology.…
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.…