{"product_id":"existentialism-for-dummies-paperback","title":"Existentialism For Dummies - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eChristopher Panza\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eGregory Gale\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHave you ever wondered what the phrase \"God is dead\" means? You'll find out in \u003ci\u003eExistentialism For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e, a handy guide to Nietzsche, Sartre, and Kierkegaard's favorite philosophy. See how existentialist ideas have influenced everything from film and literature to world events and discover whether or not existentialism is still relevant today. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou'll find an introduction to existentialism and understand how it fits into the history of philosophy. This insightful guide will expose you to existentialism's ideas about the absurdity of life and the ways that existentialism guides politics, solidarity, and respect for others. There's even a section on religious existentialism. You'll be able to reviewkey existential themes and writings. Find out how to: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTrace the influence of existentialism\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDistinguish each philosopher's specific ideas\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplain what it means to say that \"God is dead\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSee culture through an existentialist lens\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand the existentialist notion of time, finitude, and death\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNavigate the absurdity of life\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaster the art of individuality\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eComplete with lists of the ten greatest existential films, ten great existential aphorisms, and ten common misconceptions about existentialism, \u003ci\u003eExistentialism\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eFor Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is your one-stop guide to a very influential school of thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Explore key existential themes and writings\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYour friendly guide to finding meaning in a meaningless world\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIs God \"dead\"? If we are alone, how should we act? These are key questions posed by existentialism. This unintimidating guide clearly explains the concepts of this philosophical movement in plain English. You'll meet the thinkers who helped it evolve -- Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Sartre, Camus -- and see how existentialist ideas have influenced everything from film and literature to world events. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eExplanations in plain English\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Get in, get out\" information\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eIcons and other navigational aids\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eOnline cheat sheet\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTop ten lists\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA dash of humor and fun\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChristopher Panza, PhD, \u003c\/b\u003e teaches courses on existentialism, ethics, and free will and has published articles on teaching philosophy. \u003cb\u003eGregory Gale\u003c\/b\u003e is an adjunct professor of philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 384\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.85 x 9.18 x 7.32 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 01, 2008\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42133709389959,"sku":"9780470276990","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/ddc96040c1a5e655795a5bbb3e8cb03c.webp?v=1732636063","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/existentialism-for-dummies-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}