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Basic Existentialism, Absurdism, Nihilsm
Absurdism In absurdist philosophy, the Absurd arises out of the fundamental disharmony between the individual’s search for meaning(Existentialist) and the meaninglessness(Nihilist) of the universe. As beings looking for meaning in a meaningless world, humans have three ways of resolving the dilemma. Kierkegaard and Camus describe the solutions… Suicide Religious, spiritual, or abstract belief in…
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Romeo and Juliet: Before You Read
First: Consider each of the following questions and write a post in your blog inspired by your thinking. What stories, plays, or TV shows have you seen in which a young couple in love were determined to have their happiness? How did they turn out? Compare two that you remember. Describe some of the features…