The Existentialist's Dilemma

Pasquale De Marco

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Continental philosophy is a broad and diverse movement in philosophy that originated in continental Europe in the 19th century. It is characterized by its focus on the human condition, its rejection of traditional metaphysics, and its emphasis on interpretation and hermeneutics.

This book provides a comprehensive introduction to continental philosophy, covering its key themes and ideas, its major thinkers, and its influence on a wide range of disciplines.

The book begins by examining the absurdist outlook, which argues that life is fundamentally meaningless and that the search for meaning is futile. We then turn to the existentialist angst, which is a feeling of anxiety and dread that arises from the awareness of our own freedom and responsibility.

Next, we explore the phenomenological method, which is a way of studying the world through direct experience. We then examine the hermeneutic circle, which is the idea that interpretation is always influenced by our own pre-understandings and biases.

Finally, we conclude by considering the future of continental philosophy. We discuss some of the new directions that continental philosophy is taking, such as the post-continental turn, the new materialisms, and the speculative realisms.

This book is an essential resource for anyone who wants to understand continental philosophy. It is also a valuable resource for students of literature, art, and social theory, as well as for anyone who is interested in the most important questions of life.

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