OPTIONAL FILM REFLECTION: Are you an Existentialist Nihilist?
For +5 extra credit: Write 600-700 word single-spaced essay. No credit for summary. No late assignments accepted. No “artificial intelligence” answers please.
Read: Sartres excerpt from Nausea (Greening Philosophy)
Watch: (if the link is broken, search for it.)
Note: The excerpt we read from Nausea is discussed in the film at around 12 min mark.
QUESTION: Are you FOR or AGAINST Sartres metaphysical philosophy? Are you an existentialist?
Instructions:
- TAKE NOTES while you watch the documentary on what you agree and disagree with. Look for his answers to these questions, and yours.
- What is the meaning of freedom for Sartre?
- What is existence for Sartre?
- What does he mean by the claim, existence precedes essence?
- What are the relevant experiences in his life that led him to existentialism?
- What effect did WWII have on Sartres philosophy?
- Whats the story in Nausea about the key to existence?
- What is existential angst?
- How does the Othering Look/Gaze work?
- Why does Sartre conclude that Hell is other people?
- Using your notes, WRITE an essay (600-700 words) on why you ARE and/or ARE NOT an existentialist. Use the film to figure out your position.
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