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Existentialism Explained

Become a Supporting Member and get access to exclusive videos: https://academyofideas.com/members/ ======== Recommended Readings on Existentialism: Existentialism: A Beginner's Guide: http://amzn.to/1RndWLv (affiliate link) Existentialism: An Introduction: http://amzn.to/22nwpj5 (affiliate link) Irrational Man-William Barrett: http://amzn.to/2cMWcNl (affiliate link) ========================================­­============== In this lecture we look at the history of existentialism, examine what for existentialists is the key concern of philosophy, discuss the phrase existence precedes essence, and differentiate between existentialism and nihilism. ========================================­­========= Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/academyofideas Get the transcript: http://academyofideas.com/2012/11/introduction-to-existentialism/ ========================================­­======== --- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

How to Recognize a Purpose and the Psychology of the Daemon

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The Outsider's Path Through the Social World

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Smartphones and Social Media - A Mass Surveillance Hellscape

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The Psychology of Depression - How to Damage Your Life

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