Nihilism & Existentialism Flashcards
1
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Nihilism & Existentialism
nihilism
A
God gave meaning to reality; God is dead; so nothing has meaning
2
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Nihilism & Existentialism
existentialism
A
you define your own fate
3
Q
Nihilism & Existentialism
existence precedes essence
A
there is no human nature;
4
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Nihilism & Existentialism
condemned to be free
A
you didn’t create yourself, yet you’re free
you are responsible for yourself
5
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Nihilism & Existentialism
authenticity vs. bad faith
A
- A: living in constant anxiety, aware of absurdity of life & fragility of freedom
- no authentic project is free from content, but still a project of freedom
- B; inauthenticity; fleeing freedom
6
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Nihilism & Existentialism
anguish
A
conscious of radical freedom; humans are on their own & responsible for their actions
