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What is existentialism?
05:22 - 12:17 (06:55)
The podcast discusses the concept of existentialism which is the philosophy that individuals make their own choices and are responsible for their actions. It argues that individuals do not make choices based on orders from God or philosophical theories, but rather through their own actions and free will without relying on external factors.
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In this episode of the Lex Friedman Show, Sean Kelly talks about his interests in post-continental European philosophy, particularly in phenomenology and existentialism, and explains what existentialism means to him.
05:22 - 07:07 (01:45)
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In this episode of the Lex Friedman Show, Sean Kelly talks about his interests in post-continental European philosophy, particularly in phenomenology and existentialism, and explains what existentialism means to him.
ChapterWhat is existentialism?
Episode#227 – Sean Kelly: Existentialism, Nihilism, and the Search for Meaning
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Existentialism is a 20th century movement in philosophy that focuses on the belief that humans define their own meaning in life, and it is often associated with atheistic views.
07:07 - 09:24 (02:16)
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Existentialism is a 20th century movement in philosophy that focuses on the belief that humans define their own meaning in life, and it is often associated with atheistic views. The idea is that existence precedes essence, and humans have the power to create their own essence through their choices and actions.
ChapterWhat is existentialism?
Episode#227 – Sean Kelly: Existentialism, Nihilism, and the Search for Meaning
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Sartre believed that making choices is the core feature of existence and that one should make choices with the recognition that they are solely responsible for them, regardless of any external influence or philosophy.
09:26 - 12:17 (02:51)
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Sartre believed that making choices is the core feature of existence and that one should make choices with the recognition that they are solely responsible for them, regardless of any external influence or philosophy.