Simone de Beauvoir a pioneer of feminism?
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Simone de Beauvoir a pioneer of feminism?

Simone de Beauvoir, born January 09, 1908 in Paris, died April 14, 1986, is considered the most important female existentialist as well as a pioneer of feminism. As a writer, she wrote numerous novels, essays, short stories and memoirs. She was also the longtime partner of Jean-Paul Sartre. Simone de Beauvoir came from a very good household and was raised a Catholic-Christian...

Are Existentialism and Absurdism the Same Thing? All You Need to Know

Are Existentialism and Absurdism the Same Thing? All You Need to Know

Existentialism and absurdism are two philosophies that are often confused with each other. They have many things in common, but there are also some important differences. In this blog post, we'll go over the definitions of the two philosophies, discuss the similarities and differences, and help you decide which philosophy is better for you. In addition, we'll introduce...

Sartre's dilemma: Why only you can make the right decisions for you

Sartre's dilemma: Why only you can make the right decisions for you

Jean-Paul Sartre, in an anecdote about one of his students, explains the problem that comes with big decisions: How do we decide what is right? In this article, we will look at why there is no universal answer to this question and why everyone must ultimately decide for themselves. In the anecdote about Sartre's former student,...

Albert Camus the somewhat different existentialist?

Albert Camus the somewhat different existentialist?

Many have claimed that Albert Camus was an existentialist philosopher. However, a closer look at his work reveals that he was not an existentialist at all. In this article, we will explore the question of why Camus cannot be considered an existentialist and examine the main differences between his philosophy and that of Jean-Paul Sartre. We will also...

The differences between existentialism and nihilism

The differences between existentialism and nihilism

Existentialism and nihilism are two of the most popular philosophical movements of the 20th century. Although they are related, there are crucial differences between them. In this blog post, we'll explore those differences and try to figure out which of the two is more appealing to you. We'll also take a look at the future of these philosophies and see...

Existentialism: What It Is and How It’s Been Misunderstood

Existentialism: What It Is and How It’s Been Misunderstood

Existentialism is a philosophical movement that emphasizes individual freedom and choice and the inherent meaninglessness of life. It is misunderstood by many people who see it as a depressing and nihilistic view of life. However, existentialism can be seen as a way of dealing with the anxieties of existence and offers the possibility of growth and...