Existentialism
Coffee Break Existentialism: More Fun Than It Sounds
Ever feel like your stapler has more meaning than your Monday morning? That's your existential side peeking out. Don't worry, it happens to the best of us.
Dark night: how to get through an existential crisis
“Midway upon the journey of our life I found myself within a forest dark, For the straightforward pathway had been lost.” Dante, Inferno
Modern Philosophy 101: Heidegger
Martin Heidegger is often seen as the greatest philosopher of the 20th century. His forensic approach to apparently obvious questions or topics continues to have a big impact on contemporary philosophy.
Kierkegaard's Guide to Conquering Existential Dread
Kierkegaard, a 19th-century philosopher, delved deep into existential dread, offering insights that resonate today. His thoughts provide a roadmap for navigating life's uncertainties with courage and authenticity.
Erikson’s stages of psychosocial development
Look at an infant and you’ll see how they demand constant assurance of love and coddling, never letting go of the mother’s arms. Then they turn two and the impulse to assert their freedom takes over, manifesting in exploring electric plugs and breaking vases.
The Unique Voice of Max Stirner: How Egoism Challenges Modern Ethics
Max Stirner: a philosopher who's not a household name but shook the foundations of ethics. His philosophy of egoism is not about being selfish; it's a deep dive into individual freedom.
Modern Philosophy 101: Sartre
Central to Jean-Paul Sartre’s thinking is the view that people have no essential ‘essence’. In fact, when humans analyze their own being, what they find at the heart of it is nothing.