In this course, we've explored some big ideas in existentialism. These include:
These ideas are like building blocks for understanding our lives and can help us see how they apply to many areas.
Literature: Writers like Camus and Sartre show the struggle between what we want and what society expects. Their characters often look for meaning in a confusing world. This reflects the challenges we face in our own lives, inviting us to think about our purpose.
Psychology: Existentialism focuses on living authentically and taking responsibility for our choices. In today's psychology, there are therapies that help people face their fears and find meaning in their lives. This idea encourages us to see that we are in control of how we define our lives.
Theology: Existentialism in religious studies looks at faith and existence. Thinkers like Kierkegaard see belief as a personal journey, not just a set of beliefs. This questions make us think about our beliefs and what they mean for us.
A key part of our course has been talking about how existentialism helps us understand being human. As we wrap up, think about these questions:
Discussing these questions will help us all learn more about existentialism and its importance in dealing with life’s challenges.
In this course, we've explored some big ideas in existentialism. These include:
These ideas are like building blocks for understanding our lives and can help us see how they apply to many areas.
Literature: Writers like Camus and Sartre show the struggle between what we want and what society expects. Their characters often look for meaning in a confusing world. This reflects the challenges we face in our own lives, inviting us to think about our purpose.
Psychology: Existentialism focuses on living authentically and taking responsibility for our choices. In today's psychology, there are therapies that help people face their fears and find meaning in their lives. This idea encourages us to see that we are in control of how we define our lives.
Theology: Existentialism in religious studies looks at faith and existence. Thinkers like Kierkegaard see belief as a personal journey, not just a set of beliefs. This questions make us think about our beliefs and what they mean for us.
A key part of our course has been talking about how existentialism helps us understand being human. As we wrap up, think about these questions:
Discussing these questions will help us all learn more about existentialism and its importance in dealing with life’s challenges.