Existentialism Flashcards
Existentialism- ontology?
That reality is subjective and truth is relative.
Existentialism- epistemology?
We learn by making authentic choices and that anxiety comes with the total freedom of choice
According to epistemology the phrase “bad faith” means to do what?
Living and refusing to choose authentically
Existentialism- axiology?
No universal or rational judgment between right and wrong.
In the concept of axiology “to do good” is to what?
to live in good faith
In the concept of axiology “to do bad” is to what?
To live in bad faith
Who were the 3 well known philosophers of existentialism?
- Soren Kierkegaard
- Friedrich Nietzsche
- Jean-Paul Sartre
Tell me the life span, how he viewed existentialism and Soren Kierkegaard’s ideologies.
Life span (1813-1855), he viewed existentialism with religion and be believed An individual must live a totally committed life, which is only understood by the individual and only commitment will save an individual from complete and utter despair.
Tell me the life span, how he viewed existentialism and Friedrich Nietzsche’s ideologies.
Life span (1843-1900), he viewed existentialism with atheism and believed that All external authority blinds the individual to authentic choice, Christian morals keep individuals from owning up to their decisions and orderly universe is a useful fiction that hides the meaninglessness of existence
Tell me the life span, how he viewed existentialism and Jean-Paul Sartre’s ideologies.
Life span (1905-1980), he believed existentialism as a philosophy by writing a book about it and existence is precedes essence and human life is a futile passion.
Why did Sartre write his book on existentialism and what was it about?
It was written in response to the absurdity of World War II and that humans beings need a rational basis for their lives so they developed systematic philosophies
What does Sartre’s phrase “existence precedes essence” mean?
We exist first and then we need to create our essential being
According to Sartre we act in “bad faith” when?
When we don’t take responsibility for who we are and the choices we make.
How does one a give an authentic existence?
When one seeks for their purposeful existence and taking responsibility for our independent choices
What 2 things stop authenticity and why?
Unawareness- because you get use to something without notice
Fear-not being able to take responsibility
