{"product_id":"existentialism-for-dummies-isbn-9780470276990","title":"Existentialism For Dummies","description":"Have 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.  \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 type=\"disc\"\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  \u003cb\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Introducing Existentialism.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: What Is Existentialism?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: The Big Names of Existentialism.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: The Fundamental Problem: God Is Dead.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: If God Is Dead, Is Life Meaningless?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Anxiety, Dread, and Angst in an Empty World.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Living a Meaningful Life in a Meaningless World.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: The Challenge of Absurdity and Authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Understanding Our Unique Way of Existing in the World.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Not Tonight, Honey: Why We Need More Passion in Our Lives.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Sar tre’s Existentialism: Learning to Cope with Freedom.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Finding Authenticity: Facing Death, Conscience, and Time.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Kierkegaard: The Task of Being a Religious Existentialist.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Niet zsche: Mastering the Art of Individuality.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: The Enduring Impact of Existentialism.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Fear and Loathing in Existential Politics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Existentialism and Other Schools of Philosophical Thought.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Doing Psychology the Existential Way.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: Part of Tens.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Ten Great Existential Movies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Ten Great Works of Existential Literature.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIndex.\u003c\/b\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e     Explore key existential themes and writings\u003c\/b\u003e \t\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\"? 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