Christopher Panza & Gregory Gale 
Existentialism For Dummies 

Have you ever wondered what the phrase ‘God is dead’
means? You’ll find out in Existentialism For Dummies,
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.

You’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:

* Trace the influence of existentialism

* Distinguish each philosopher’s specific ideas

* Explain what it means to say that ‘God is
dead’

* See culture through an existentialist lens

* Understand the existentialist notion of time, finitude, and
death

* Navigate the absurdity of life

* Master the art of individuality

Complete with lists of the ten greatest existential films, ten
great existential aphorisms, and ten common misconceptions about
existentialism, Existentialism For Dummies is your
one-stop guide to a very influential school of thought.

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Introduction.

Part I: Introducing Existentialism.

Chapter 1: What Is Existentialism?

Chapter 2: The Big Names of Existentialism.

Part II: The Fundamental Problem: God Is Dead.

Chapter 3: If God Is Dead, Is Life Meaningless?

Chapter 4: Anxiety, Dread, and Angst in an Empty World.

Part III: Living a Meaningful Life in a Meaningless
World.

Chapter 5: The Challenge of Absurdity and Authenticity.

Chapter 6: Understanding Our Unique Way of Existing in the
World.

Chapter 7: Not Tonight, Honey: Why We Need More Passion in Our
Lives.

Chapter 8: Sar tre’s Existentialism: Learning to Cope with
Freedom.

Chapter 9: Finding Authenticity: Facing Death, Conscience, and
Time.

Chapter 10: Kierkegaard: The Task of Being a Religious
Existentialist.

Chapter 11: Niet zsche: Mastering the Art of Individuality.

Part IV: The Enduring Impact of Existentialism.

Chapter 12: Fear and Loathing in Existential Politics.

Chapter 13: Existentialism and Other Schools of Philosophical
Thought.

Chapter 14: Doing Psychology the Existential Way.

Part V: Part of Tens.

Chapter 15: Ten Great Existential Movies.

Chapter 16: Ten Great Works of Existential Literature.

Index.

Over de auteur

Christopher Panza, Ph D, teaches courses on existentialism, ethics, and free will and has published articles on teaching philosophy. Gregory Gale is an adjunct professor of philosophy.