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So what exactly IS existentialism?

Generally speaking, are western philosophy and religion terrified of meaningless and nothingness and try to come up with systems to stave it off, while eastern religions and philosophy value nothingness and try to transcend meaning?

>the Court ... invoked an ethereal “right to define one’s own concept of existence, of meaning, of the universe, and of the mystery of
human life.”
How do they keep getting away with this?

>bro just create yourself out of nothing
What did the existentialists mean by this?

>creates the tranny phenomenon

>creates the tranny phenomenon

Who are the existentialists that, taken with zero grains of salt and full motivation, would probably improve your life? What's stopping you?
...Alternatively, which ones would completely ruin it?

existentialism chart pls

Which Existentialist is the most based?

What is the most positive existentalist work?

I'm a bit confused. What is your definition of existentialism and nihilism?

How did Nietzsche view the world and what did he get right/wrong?

Any essential lit pieces you recommend?

Everyone says that you ought to be your authentic self. But what if your authentic self is an asshole? Would it not be better, then, to pretend to be nice to people instead of being your blunt self, especially when said people are paying you?

Offer me some suggestions of existential/absurd novelists/playwrights. I've gotten quite passionate about it lately. So far I'm familiar with Nietzche, Dostoevsky, Camus, Kafka, and Sartre as novelists, and only Beckett as absurd theater. I've heard other names such as Jaspers, Heidegger, etc. but haven't read/ don't want to read them if they don't compare to the others i mentioned. Thanks /lit/

Hey /lit/, I am a computer science major starting my sophomore year. I have been struggling with my first existential crisis and began receiving treatment for untreated mental illnesses. I'm doing a lot better now, but I'd like to be a more well-rounded person and not some sort of "stem-fag". What literature would you recommend to a young person trying to find their place in the world? Pic kind of related, I find existentialist philosophy interesting and it's helped me out a lot, even if some people think it's kind of edgy. I'm not looking for any particular subject or genre, so I'd appreciate whatever recommendations you have.

Yes, I have browsed the wiki.

why is existentialism considered an "entry philosophy"

are existentialists supposed to wake up one day and suddenly feel a belief in something?

where "should" one go from existentialism and why

pic related; kierkegaard, dostoyevsky, nietzsche and a pseudo-intellectual who stole from camus

Good evening, I would like to give myself a course in Existentialist philosophy while I take a semester off from school, and I would like to ask /lit for some advice before I begin.

First, I want to know what is considered "the best" introductory book? Obviously each has its pros and cons and I would appreciate it if /lit has any recommendations and could evaluate some typical introductions. Is this Very Short Introduction any good? I've only read the VSI to Literary Theory and it was impeccable, but I have heard VSI's can be hit or miss.

Second, what is Heidegger's relevance to Existentialism? I have read that his work is crucial to understanding the Existentialism, but I have seen a few college syllabi omit primary texts from Heidegger entirely. If /lit can provide a summary of the nature of Heidegger's influence on Existentialism I may skip him for the time being.

Third, I have yet to find a lecture series online concerning Existentialism that I trust intellectually. If anyone knows quality lectures please link.

Fourth, any additional advice concerning my plan for self-study is welcome. Ask questions regarding my plan and I will respond

We must all have more in common than we think if we seriously care about literature enough to come to this board and post when we could be wanking to teens on /b/.

I wonder if there are actually some neck beards and fedora wearing gentlemen. Maybe there is some cunt who body builds and is freaking massive. Could anyone else stand to lose some weight like me? Maybe someone ACTUALLY looks like a promising author, if an author can really be told by appearance at all.

I wonder if a faces of /lit/ thread would be welcomed and embraced on this board of all places, where cynical, sarcastic and perhaps slightly reserved people seem to gravitate.

So, this is my question; would anyone ever actually be interested in seeing what people on /lit/ look like, and would people be brave enough to post a picture of themselves?

What is the point of existence?
Did you ever have an existential crisis? Do you still have it? Did you get out of it? If yes, then how?