Existentialism

Existentialism

A Beginner's Guide to the Core Ideas and Modern Relevance of Existentialism, Including Freedom, Responsibility, and the Search for Meaning in an Absurd WorldBy Alex Omberg
Michael Caine
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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. 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.

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Rating★★★★★ 5.0 (1)
GenrePhilosophy, Self-Help
Length2 hrs 21 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateAug 14, 2025
LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1Title Page
2Chapter 1: Born from Crisis, The Historical Roots of Existentialism
3Chapter 2: Jean-Paul Sartre - Existence Precedes Essence
4Chapter 3: The Weight of Freedom - Why Liberty Can Feel Like a Burden
5Chapter 4: Bad Faith - The Art of Lying to Yourself
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6Chapter 5: Simone de Beauvoir - Gender, Freedom, and The Second Sex
7Chapter 6: Albert Camus - The Absurd and the Revolt
8Chapter 7: Kierkegaard's Leap - Faith in an Age of Doubt
9Chapter 8: Martin Heidegger - Being-toward-Death and Authentic Living
10Chapter 9: Anxiety, Dread, and the Call of Conscience
11Chapter 10: Creating Values in a Godless World
12Chapter 11: Existentialism in Literature and Film
13Chapter 12: Love, Relationships, and the Look of the Other
14Chapter 13: Existential Psychology and Therapy
15Chapter 14: Modern Existentialism - Technology, Social Media, and Authentic Living
16Chapter 15: Living Existentially - Practical Wisdom for Authentic Choice
17Conclusion: The Courage to Be

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