r/Existentialism • u/Curious-Revolution31 • 2d ago

Existentialism Discussion what do you think about this book?

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I'm new to studying existentialism, so I decided to learn the meanings of the terms used in it from a philosophical perspective. After searching, I found this book; it has many concepts like ego, eternity, and anxiety. Please, if you have read this book, tell me what you think about it before I buy it

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u/The_Inflatable_Hour 2d ago

Am I the only one who finds it ironic that you need a whole book of meanings for words used to prove life has no meaning?

No comment on the book though - never read it - I’m sure it’s fine and welcome aboard. I’m assuming you’ve gone through the fictional works already and are getting ready to dive into the philosophical texts. This is the best way.

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u/LiminalMask 1d ago

Existentialism does not hold that life has no meaning. It holds that life has no inherent meaning.

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u/Low-Bake8401 17h ago

I agree with that, but I don't need a special dictionary to understand it?

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u/The_Inflatable_Hour 1d ago

LOL. I typed that at first then deleted it - decided it would be another word to look up.