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Existentialism: Synthesis & Reflection

Important Ideas in Synthesis

In this course, we've explored some big ideas in existentialism. These include:

  • Individual freedom: the idea that we can make our own choices.
  • The absurdity of life: the idea that life can seem random or pointless.
  • Personal choice: the importance of making decisions that shape our lives.

These ideas are like building blocks for understanding our lives and can help us see how they apply to many areas.

How Existentialist Themes Connect

  • 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.

Sharing Your Thoughts

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:

  1. How have existentialist ideas changed how you see freedom and choices?
  2. How do you connect existential themes to issues we face today?
  3. Can you think of times in your life that relate to existentialist ideas?

Discussing these questions will help us all learn more about existentialism and its importance in dealing with life’s challenges.

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Existentialism: Synthesis & Reflection

Important Ideas in Synthesis

In this course, we've explored some big ideas in existentialism. These include:

  • Individual freedom: the idea that we can make our own choices.
  • The absurdity of life: the idea that life can seem random or pointless.
  • Personal choice: the importance of making decisions that shape our lives.

These ideas are like building blocks for understanding our lives and can help us see how they apply to many areas.

How Existentialist Themes Connect

  • 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.

Sharing Your Thoughts

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:

  1. How have existentialist ideas changed how you see freedom and choices?
  2. How do you connect existential themes to issues we face today?
  3. Can you think of times in your life that relate to existentialist ideas?

Discussing these questions will help us all learn more about existentialism and its importance in dealing with life’s challenges.

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