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The Philosophy of Existentialism

A brilliant critique of early Existentialism. Marcel offers a very different idea of Existentialism than does the traditional Sartre school. Questionable at points, but indispensable for anyone who is interested in the philosophy. As William Barrett stressed very clearly in his book "Irrational Man", Existentialism is not a Sartre original. It was around in all areas of Europe and in all different religions. --A reader from Oregon, USA


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An important work within the realm of 20th century philosophy. Marcel critiques the existentialism of Sartre, pointing out the many paradoxes and pitfalls, and then offers his own theories on ontology, metaphysics, ethics, and even psychology. It is immediately apparent that Marcel's work is daringly original, and is free from the many shortcomings found within the works of more "academic" philosophers. An independent scholar and dramatist, Marcel often considered his thought "neo-socratic." Never speaking from the pulpit of authority, but joining us in true intellectual (even spiritual) inquiry, Marcel is a philosopher's philosopher. It is unfortunate that Marcel was frequently dismissed as dogmatic, and it is equally as unfortunate that he seldom understood the small plot of common ground he shared with Sartre. In affirming human freedom and responsibility, along with recognizing the fragility and disquietude of human existence, both Gabriel and Jean-Paul had a common vision. Marcel's idea of problem and mystery, in addition to his insights on dualism are essential concepts for anyone seeking to understand 20th century thought. This book serves as a fine introduction.

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Minds: The Minds of Existentialism: The Realm of Existentialism houses an eclectic aggregation of Philosophers, Poets, Psychologists, Playwrights and Theologians -- all major league players -- indepth biographies, books and reviews, quotations, and a state-of-the-art bookstore for a more in-depth exploration, One-on-One. to name a few: Karl Barth, Simone de Beauvoir, Samuel Beckett, William Blake, Martin Buber, Albert Camus, E. M. Cioran, Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Martin Heidegger, William James, Karl Jaspers, Franz Kafka, Soren Kierkegaard, Abraham H. Maslow, Friedrich Nietzsche, Blaise Pascal, Jean Paul Sartre, Percy Bysshe Shelley, Henry David Thoreau, Paul Tillich, Theatre of the Absurd

Existential Basics: Basic Themes of Existentialism: The Bare Essentials for the Mind-on-Fire, a quick overview of some of the basic, ever-winding, rivers that run through Existentialism and the human experience; love, anxiety, stress, solitude, relationships, failure, sadness, death, loneliness, human frailty etc. A very meaty section in the Realm of Existentialism, and frequently up-dated! Topics such as: What is Existentialism? | Basic Themes of Existentialism | Existential-Speak | Existential Themed Books and Reviews | Magnetar, an Existential Think Tank | Existentialism and the Human Situation | Existentialism and the American Consciousness | Existentialism and Moral Individualism | Subjectivity and Existentialism | Existentialism, Choice and Commitment | Irrational Man : A Study in Existential Philosophy | Existentialism's Dread and Anxiety | Existentialism : Man and Human Relationships | Existentialism and the Significance of Being | World, Limits, Existence -- Existentialism | Problems of Existentialist Theology | Modern Existentialist and Phenomenological Studies | What is Phenomenology?

Existential-Speak: Existential-Speak: Words and phrases usually associated with the Philosophy of Existentialism. Alienation | Ambiguity | Angst or Anxiety | Awareness as Agony | Bad Faith | Being | Boredom | Christian Existentialism | Death | Demythologized | Ethics and Morality | Existence Precedes Essence | Existential | Existentialism | Faceless | Fight Club | for None and All | Futility | God is Dead! | Hell is Other People! | Individualism | Nausea | Nothingness -- Nonbeing | Phenomenology Theatre of the Absurd

Quotes: Quotes: Keeping the ball in the court of Existentialism and Existential thought, thousands of the most thought-provoking Quotations imaginable! Tastefully arranged and streamed from MindPleasures.com

Existential Think-Tank: Magnetar, an Existential (Existentialism) Think Tank: . . . do you have what it takes? . . .slow paced, thought-provoking, intellectual and philosophical discussions mainly in the area of existentialism, phenomenology, the individual, and reality. Magnetar, an Existential (Existentialism) Think Tank, includes a Haiku and Free Verse poetry forum for realistic creative expression, Existential Polls open for comments, and the Cafe' Absurd where one can vote for their, soon-to-be, favorite Existential Diva and Presidential Hopeful "Katharena" -- Magnetar, an Existential Think Tank, for those not in the mood for philosophical swashbuckling -- and those that are. Registration is required for posting and reading some sections, but it is Free and Painless!

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Big News! It's PartyTime, and you're invited!
The Realm of Existentialism now has a Philosophy/Common Interest Group on FaceBook!
Come on over and Join our little soirée!