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Existentialism Defined This philosophy must concentrate on the individual and his or her confrontation with this world. The world is fundamentally irrational. Traditional philosophy is remote from the real concerns of daily life. We live in an inexplicable and absurd world, because no explanations are provided for why things are the way they are. NoContinue reading “Existentialism Outline”

In this world, it’s often pondered the basis of morality, since one can very much note the divergence of such a standard. We are often impressed by some people’s principles of morality while at other times very much disgusted by people’s immorality. But what is the premise of morality? That is, what are the compellingContinue reading “Morality- Kant and Hume”

Albert Camus, an intellectualist novelist, was born in Algeria, November 7, 1913. His work, the Myth of Sisyphus, is argued to be one of the most influential works within the 20th century. The fundamental theme of his essay is that of the absurd. The absurd arrises in the conflict between what man expects from theContinue reading “Myth of Sisyphus- Albert Camus”

Marx’ theory of alienation is indisputably fundamental to his whole socio-economic philosophy. Marx was aware of the estrangement of the working class at the time of the Industrial Revolution which founded many of his ideals. Marx asserted that precisely when private property emerged, alienation emerged. Although Marx recognized man’s intrinsic desire for production, alienation emerges whenContinue reading “Alienation in Marx and Nietzsche”