Existentialism
Choices, freedom, consequence. All three words are to the naked eye, words that have no meaning other then the definition that comes out of a dictionary. To them they see what is put in front of them. After reading Frankl, Crews, and articles which had something to do with one another, in one way or the other, we see a true meaning behind these words. We chose to do, think and chose our freedom. Our freedom, again, is limited to our choices, and our choices are unlimited, therefore we have unlimited freedom. Consequence, however, puts a stop to our choices. Often, we look at our consequences rather then our freedoms. We are afraid to do something because of its outcome. We also must do ...
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some of us, and to others, a mere item that is with us for life. Those that are addicted seem to dig deeper and deeper for a better meaning, a greater knowledge of it. Those that care less, look to it as though it is simply a matter of consequence. We ourselves determine the method of thinking which makes us addicted or un-addicted. Our freedom to choose leads us to find whether or not meaning is important to us. Ordinary and unordinary situations tend to lead our thinking to a new light, or completely twist it the other way. As humans, we seek to find logical, meaningful ways, whether we know it or not. We may not realize that we are searching for meaning. Every action in which we ask the question “Why?” is a complete search for meaning, in one way or another. Asking that question builds up meaning for some reason known only to one’s self. The belief in meaning being a quest is known as . Existentialists believe that meaning is found through the hardest of ...
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and not discipline them. Again, our choice to let them un-disciplined is a fatal choice. As taught in last years Religion class, the choices we make dictate the life we lead.
"’Look at the misery the world is in. What are you doing about it.’ To this cynical blackmail the artist might reply: ‘The misery of the world? I'm not adding anything to it. Which of you can say as much’”(A. Camus - EPW) This quote displays how a existentialist sees the most difficult situations, and some how finds hope and meaning in it. Challenges are a main part of . The belief behind is that meaning is found within difficult situations. Difficulty is based upon or realization of the ...
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