Lecture 31 Flashcards
how does one square existentialism teachings within themselves
speaks thorugh direct intuition
what is the starting point for Simone
no god thus no objective values
what does Simone define as absurd
no objective values
how do kierkegaard and Simone differ in definitions of absurdity
kierekgaards definition of absurdity in the sense that it contradicts human way of thinking (Abraham)
simone is that absurdity means objective meaninglessness of existence
what is Bertrands Russells opinion on objective values
no objective values (absurdity)
what is the aim of existentialism for Simone
project meaning on to meaningless life, like putting a coat on (clothing life)
why is life absurd to Simon
because its all an accidentality
how do you project meaning to your life
setting little goals, which is objectively absurd bc there is no way that you are meant to do anything, as means to cope
what do philosophers typically say to the notion of being able to create morals
good luck trying to get your mind to agree to that
what is the purpose to nietzches lion analogy
it is not easy to change commandments/morals, it takes a lion to do so
what is heideggers response to existence precedes essence (4)
1) acting presupposed essence/being
2) thinking presupposes the truth of being
3) Being precedes both existence and essence, there is underlying reality here that is being ignored (you cannot create an essence)
4) in saying that existence preeceeds essence for man, you are presupposing the essence of man
explain how acting presupposes essence/being
to act is to accomplish something and to accomplish something is unfold it into its being/reality
explain how thinking presupposed the truth of being
to think is to relate yourself with the truth of being/reality
what is heideggers argument against Sartre
he is oblivious to being, he is not with reality
how does thinking relate to being
like clouds in the sky, can’t take them out of the sky. thinking is a part of being
