Introduction to Existentialism

Name: Introduction to Existentialism
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All the basics, main themes and insights from the highly influential philosophical and literary movement existentialism!

Created byDr Daniel O'Shiel

Last updated 9/2020

English

What you'll learn

You will learn all about the essential themes and authors to the movement and theory of existentialism, including its lasting and profound influence on human society.

Course content

4 sections • 12 lectures • 3h 18m total length

Introduction1:02
Hello!

What is Existentialism?14:45
Introduction the question and main themes of existentialism.
Quiz for Lecture 2 'What is Existentialism?'
Kierkegaard (1813-1855)12:28
An introductory lecture into the existential themes and insights by the 'father' of existentialism, Søren Kierkegaard (1813-1855).
Quiz for Lecture 3 'Kierkegaard'.
Dostoyevsky (1821-1881)16:39
An outline of all the main existential themes and insights of the great Russian writer, Fyodor Dostoyevsky (1821-1881).
Quiz for Lecture 2 'Dostoyevsky'.
Nietzsche (1844-1900)19:44
All the main existential insights and themes from the great late-19th century philosopher, Friedrich Nietzsche (1944-1900).
Quiz for Lecture 5 'Nietzsche'.
Kafka (1883-1924)15:38
A lecture into the unique existential sense and art of Franz Kafka (1883-1924).
Quiz for Lecture 6 'Kafka'.
Heidegger (1889-1976)27:06
A lecture presenting all the main points with regard to one of the main existential philosophers, Martin Heidegger (1889-1976).
Quiz for Lecture 7 'Heidegger'.
Sartre (1905-1980)39:11
This lecture covers all of the main points and insights of one of the foremost existential philosophers and writers, Jean-Paul Sartre (1905-1980).
Quiz for Lecture 8 'Sartre'.
Beauvoir (1908-1986)20:34
A lecture on all of the main existential themes and insights of Simone de Beauvoir (1908-1986).
Quiz for Lecture 9 'Beauvoir'.
Camus (1913-1960)19:47
A lecture on the existential relevance and influence of the 'absurdist' philosopher and writer, Albert Camus (1913-1960).
Quiz for Lecture 10 'Camus'
Existentialism Today11:27
A round-up of what we have seen and some comments and observations as to the status and importance of existentialism today and going forward.
Quiz for Lecture 11 'Existentialism Today'.

Requirements

Just a basic interest in learning about existentialism.

Description

Learn all about the basics of one of the most influential philosophical and literary movements of the 19th and 20th century. The course is based around lectures with slides and simultaneous video of the instructor. After an introductory session, it takes an author-centered approach of the eight most notable existentialists (Kierkegaard, Dostoyevsky, Nietzsche, Kafka, Heidegger, Sartre, Beauvoir and Camus), finishing with a concluding lecture about the status and ongoing influence of existentialism today. It will be of interest to anyone wishing for a well-rounded introduction, including its main historical authors and themes, as well as its ongoing significance.

Who this course is for:

Anyone interested in the discipline, theory and writings of existentialists.

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Course content

Introduction1 lecture • 1min

Lectures and Quizzes10 lectures • 3hr 17min

Final Assignment (Optional)0

Farewell1 lecture • 1min

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