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A Beginners Guide to Kierkegaard

The Scientist and The Storyteller Metaphor and Language In this article I will endeavor to outline Sǿren Kierkegaard for beginners. He is my favorite philosopher because after reading his books I was...

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Understanding Heidegger

  The existentialist writings of Martin Heidegger are difficult not only because of the subject matter, but also because of the use of many uncommon terms and odd word combinations. Through the use of such...

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Existentialism As Humanism

Existentialism as a Humanism “There is no universe other than a human universe, tthe universe of human subjectivity. This connection between transcendency, as a constituent element of man--- not in the...

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The Existential Paradox with Nature

We live in an existential society, whether we are aware of it or not. Heidegger, Sartre, Einstein and several other brilliant thinkers in the early 20th century completely revolutionized how we perceive and...

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What If

In 1975 my brother wrote   “What if… But it didn’t”   Today 2009, I reply   “What if… And it did” Where are you on your life's journey today? Have you traveled by...

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Overcome hopelessness by copying the sun

As many gifted and sensitive individuals know, it can be painful to maintain awareness of the external world. Hopelessness must constantly be pushed aside. There is good reason for this. It is hard to hold to...

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A Review of The Stranger, by Albert Camus

  The Stranger, written by Frenchman Albert Camus, is required reading for most high school students throughout the US. It is commonly used as an example of the existentialist mindset.   Essentially...

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Existential as we are, never buy the bullshit that he sells

The trust man, at the same time both uses and abuse the natural state of solitude. You are in your natural state dreadfully alone in your thoughts, dreadfully awash in a sea of uncertainty. The trust man uses...

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The Rationalist

What color is melancholy? What hue, what light What darkness shows its face? What state is this? A dreamer, sad Yet comfortable. -- I wade through my clearwater thoughts Emerge damp, cold ...

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Our worldview determines how we interpret life on planet earth.78

What's Up With River Imagery?

Everybody has a worldview. It is the framework within which we endeavor to make sense of everything and come to terms with the real meaning of life. Some are intentional about developing how they interpret...

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