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The Other is a mediator between myself and me. But how exactly? Well first off, we know who we are by what others say and think about us. If you find out about it, it can cause a conflict between you and that person. That is what The Other is, as Sartre describes it. HeContinue reading “How is the Other a mediator between myself and me? What does Sartre mean by “recognition? How am I responsible for my shame? Explain the shame example and give your own examples that demonstrate how the Other shows us to ourselves. (The existence of Others)”

In the archive, Existentialism is a Humanism, by Sartre, he talks about abandonment, anguish, and despair. What Sartre means in this line is that one’s attitude with guidance to accommodations to the world is beyond our control. In the archive, Sartre states, “When a man commits himself to anything, fully realizing that he is notContinue reading “What does Sartre mean by abandonment, anguish, and despair? How do we choose for mankind when we make even personal choices? Give examples that support Sartre’s point and others that you think are more problematic. Do you agree with him? (Existentialism is a Humanism)”

The lessons that we should learn while our normal lives are paused at this moment in time is one, to wash our hands properly. Washing our hands is something we have learned as a kid from our mom and dad. Sing the happy birthday song twice and use soap and warm water. But, the sadContinue reading “What can (or should) we learn from this pause in the normal activity of our lives?”

In my opinion, I would never erase a certain person from my life. Everybody that I have met in my life has made me who I am today. If you erase that person from your memory, whether it was good or bad, it changed your whole life and it can change your perspective on things.Continue reading “If you could choose to erase someone from your life, would you? Do you think making that choice could be acceptable in some cases? How does your answer support or negate Nietzsche’s eternal recurrence as a thought experiment?”

One would live as an artistically creating subject by making a role model for themselves. What I mean by that is the So called God Nietzsche is talking about, is that everyone is put on this Earth for a reason. Everybody is going to have a different aspect of the world and who they wantContinue reading “How would one live as an ‘artistically creating subject?’ In what ways do you, or could you, perceive your place in the world as an ‘aesthetic relation?’ Is this a useful way to understand yourself and your life? Are there limits to our artistic freedom?”

First off, lets talk about Phyllis because ladies first. Phyllis is not satisfied with her life for different reasons. But first, her desire she wants most in life is money. Money, money, money! Phyllis wants to be that fancy woman you always see in the movies, living in a rich house with a handsome husbandContinue reading “Why aren’t Phyllis and Walter satisfied with their lives? What do either appear to desire or value? How is the role of fate demonstrated in the film? Is this what a nihilistic world looks like?”

While reading the article The Myth of Sisyphus, I agree with Camus that Sisyphus is happy. As a God Sisyphus lived a good life. He is a pronounced as a absurd hero and has a lovely amazing wife. But, the other Gods were unhappy with him and wanted to punish Sisyphus. As stated in thisContinue reading “Do You Agree with Camus that Sisyphus is happy? Why is he happy?”