A Brief History of Existentialism

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Was Søren Kierkegaard really “the Father of Existentialism”? Should Nietzsche be included in the genealogy of Existentialists? What is a “Leap of Faith” or a “teleological suspension of the ethical”? Are Existentialism, Absurdism, and Nihilism the same thing?

In anticipation of reading “The Myth of Sisyphus,” please join us for an introductory discussion about the History of Existentialism, and realities that faced Camus, Beauvoir, and Sartre when they were making their contributions.

All are welcome! No background or reading required!