Existentialism in Twentieth-Century Culture

Existentialism captures the popular imagination partly because it’s so much more than just philosophy.

[Starting Points] What Is Existentialism? Part 2: Existentialist Themes

One way to understand existentialism is as an attempt to find meaning in a world that’s lost its faith.

[Starting Points] What Is Existentialism? Part 1: French Existentialism

You don’t get to choose whether or not to make choices. As Sartre memorably puts it, we are condemned to be free.