Existencialismo Flashcards
(24 cards)
Who is considered the father of existentialism?
Søren Kierkegaard
What is the main focus of existentialism?
The individual’s experience of existence and the search for meaning in life
True or False: Existentialism emphasizes the importance of personal responsibility.
True
What term is used to describe the feeling of anxiety and dread in existentialism?
Existential angst
Who wrote the famous work ‘Being and Nothingness’ that is a cornerstone of existentialist philosophy?
Jean-Paul Sartre
What does Jean-Paul Sartre mean by the phrase ‘existence precedes essence’?
Humans exist first and then define themselves through their choices and actions
What is the concept of ‘bad faith’ in existentialism?
Self-deception where individuals deny their freedom and responsibility
What is the central idea behind Martin Heidegger’s concept of ‘Being-in-the-world’?
The interconnectedness of human beings with their environment and the world
Who is known for the idea of the ‘absurd’ in existentialism, where life is devoid of inherent meaning?
Albert Camus
What is the term used to describe the feeling of alienation and disconnection from the world in existentialism?
Existential alienation
What does Friedrich Nietzsche emphasize in his existentialist philosophy?
The importance of individual will, power, and self-overcoming
What is the existentialist belief about the nature of reality and the universe?
That it is indifferent and does not provide inherent meaning
What term describes the concept in existentialism where individuals must create their own values and meaning in life?
Existential freedom
What is the existentialist view on the idea of objective morality?
That it is subjective and dependent on individual choice
Who is known for the concept of ‘authenticity’ in existentialism, emphasizing living in accordance with one’s true self?
Jean-Paul Sartre
What is the term used in existentialism to describe the feeling of being confronted with the absurdity of life?
Existential despair
In existentialism, what is the role of personal experience in determining meaning?
It is central, as individuals must find their own meaning through their experiences
What does existentialism suggest about the concept of an afterlife?
It is often rejected as a distraction from living authentically in the present
Who is known for the concept of ‘thrownness’ in existentialism, where individuals find themselves in a world they did not choose?
Martin Heidegger
What is the term used in existentialism to describe the feeling of freedom and responsibility in creating one’s own existence?
Existential dread
What is the existentialist view on the concept of human nature?
That it is not fixed, but determined by individual choices and actions
Who is known for the concept of ‘authentic existence’ in existentialism, living in accordance with one’s values and beliefs?
Jean-Paul Sartre
What is the term used to describe the feeling of being alone and isolated in the world in existentialism?
Existential solitude
What does existentialism propose as the primary goal of human life?
To find personal meaning and authenticity in existence
