Sixty second philosophy: existentialism vs absurdism
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- Опубликовано: 4 апр 2021
- “Katie, you constantly preach absurdism, but how does that really differ from existentialism?” It really comes down to how we decide to resolve the inherent meaninglessness of existence. Whether we choose to create meaning, or embrace the meaninglessness and live in spite of it.
But whatever you do, please don’t be a sad nihilist. Nietzsche would be so disappointed in you. It’s meant as a transitional thing, not a permanent thing - I’m sure you’re getting tired of me saying it by now. I did a video on it, if you haven’t seen it.
Anyways, let’s use an example to help us illustrate the absurdity in action.
When we think of Sisyphus pushing that boulder up for eternity, the task should be thought of as an analogy for our individual existence, not as an analogy of a particular component or situation in your life. I’ve made this mistake before. Existence is the part of our life where the only way out is through death. However, this doesn’t mean that we are meant to or should suffer through or accept that which we can change. There’s a difference between these two things.
It’s like the idea of how it’s up to you how you react to others. You can control how you react or interact with the information, but you cannot change it. Similarly, I cannot change the trauma of my past, but I can choose to not let it define me, to be a survivor rather than a victim, and keep going. Do not conflate this with the things which you can change though, eg. it may be incredibly difficult, but you can find your way out of a bad relationship, or you can work to improve your circumstances. These are not the types of things which we should be smiling through. These are all things which we have the capacity to change, no matter how daunting the task may appear to be.
This is just how I interpret it and apply it to my existence. Some absurdists outright reject free will, but I’m not getting into that today. The important part is living defiantly and authentically in spite of the psychological tension from the absurd.
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Great and concise overview of both of them!! Personally I’m an absurdist because I find it to be the most motivational/empowering, but existentialism is still cool! I’m going to subscribe because I just noticed you have a lot of videos like this one and I love what you’re doing!
I just subscribed too. As a therapist, I find this so interesting
The whole point is to try and make a point that doesn’t feel pointless. Keep on keeping on ✌🏼
Philosophers are the Doctors of the Soul,good I found one.
good for you, souls are hard to find
This is awesome. Why did she stop making videos? We need more lol
She came to the conclusion that it was meaningless
thats absurd
This was a good explanation and also made me realize I’m an absurdist
If you haven't read Albert Camus' book "The Myth of Sisyphos" I would recommend you do.
Great explanation
The points he makes on capitalism (18:20) and trying to make the better thing, be the better person, always compete…this really ties in with thus lack of existentialism in our society today. We don’t create anymore…we only re-use. Imagination is difficult to find because we have become so polarised. There are multiple other points that resonate with how I think of things.
I have never found a human that resonates with my beliefs so much!
For Victor Frankl, who’s book Man’s Search for Meaning this is absurd. His book has sold over 10 million copies. He survived Auschwitz and continues to influence ideas on resilience and leading a purposeful life
And what was victor frankl? A existentialist? Nihilist? Absurdist? Stoic?
@@agustin8160 he was an existentialist If I remember correctly
Was a good book but definitely not based around absurdism.
@tureimmonen8979 absurdism is a branch of existentialism. Victor Frankl is an existential writer and his book Man’s Search for Meaning is far more nourishing and edifying than absurdist works
@@agustin8160he knew about stoicism, psychoanalysis and nihilist works and went beyond them
I thought that I was existentialist till recently, when I’ve realized that I’m an absurdist. This is a great explanation of both.
This is a great, simple, demonstration of the core difference between these philosophical movements.
Very well put, you are beautiful
Superb!
Very interesting
Gingers are 🔥
Shiz nizlin in da jizle rum duggiddy
The universe is not cold it's both.
Thanks! Very well explained. 😊
Thank you for this 🙏🏿
Gang 🤝🏽
Just do what you like best.
The rest is the game of absurdity.
I didn't even know I was an absurdist until I read about it.
me too
Brilliant.
If everything is meaningless then the search of a meaning is also included in the same set, existentialism does not make any sense
Meaninglessness makes absurdism non existent
Absurdism is based around meaninglessness
Im still confused i feel like its on the tip of my tongue like i kinda get absurdism but i dont
In short, cope for people without belief in God.
No god is q cope for people who can't accept meaningless
@@thegameplace3748They are both equally true or false until we know the mystery of the universe and life itself.
@@jakenbake9878 yes but I disagree with calling it equal
@@thegameplace3748 As would I, but I think we would disagree on which one has more evidence. For arguments sake, neither is provable to a skeptic.
LMAO FR
hy.. i need to learn new things like... nitsche and like that...
Go learn
@@Asitis369 may be there is way know something...
It's Nietzsche🖤
did you read his work?
Thank you
We rebel against meaninglessness, by giving our own meaning to things?? This is what annoys me with these positions along with nihilism, they play fast & loose with the term meaning. It’s a contradiction plain and simple. But I know that you’re simply describing the positions for us, so I’m not biting your head off lol.
“There’s no pre-packaged inherent meaning to our life” is a different proposition than “There’s no such thing as meaning.” That’s #1. But #2, unless you are a radical moral non-Realist even the first statement isn’t true. Because moral realism isn’t gonna render a total blank slate of ANY meaning…a moral realist WILL recognize certain necessary pre-packaged meanings such as loving people being a good thing, and murdering people being bad.
ur gorgeous 😍
As an existentialist I can guarantee you my reality is no less false than anyone elses
Shes so cute
I’ve always hated existentialism. The idea that a human is summed up by their actions denies so much of human experience.
u know whats absurd..... that lisp