10 Best Articles on Existentialism
The most useful articles on existentialism from around the web—beginners to advanced—curated by thought leaders and our community. We focus on timeless pieces and update the list whenever we discover new, must-read articles or videos—make sure to bookmark and revisit this page.
Top 5 Existentialism Articles
At a glance: these are the articles that have been most read, shared, and saved on existentialism by Refind users in 2023 so far.
- Many People Have A Fear Of Aging; These Helpers Ask: What If We Aged With Joy Instead?
- The voice of sadness is censored as sick. What if it’s sane?
- In genetics as in philosophy, existence precedes essence
- What Are the Main Themes of Existentialism?
- What the childless fathers of existentialism teach real dads
Videos
Watch a video to get a quick overview.
Sean Kelly: Existentialism, Nihilism, and the Search for Meaning
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New to #existentialism? These articles make an excellent introduction.
What is Existentialism?
A philosophy webcomic about the inevitable anguish of living a brief life in an absurd world. Also Jokes
Short Articles
Short on time? Check out these useful short articles on existentialism—all under 10 minutes.
Many People Have A Fear Of Aging; These Helpers Ask: What If We Aged With Joy Instead?
It’s hard to avoid existentialism when we think about the passage of time. Will we do enough with our lives? How long will our beauty and energy last? Will we be surrounded by loved ones when we grow…
What Are the Main Themes of Existentialism?
Existentialism was a school of philosophy from the mid-20th century, with a series of profound themes about the meaning of life.
Self-Encounter: The 10-Episode TV Show That Introduced Existentialism to Americans in 1961
Hazel Barnes by way of opening the television series Self-Encounter: A Study in Existentialism. 'As a mood, I think we could say that it is the mood of the twentieth century — or, at least, of those…
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Simone de Beauvoir Defends Existentialism & Her Feminist Masterpiece, The Second Sex, in Rare 1959 TV Interview
Given how many academic philosophy departments have banished Existentialism into some primitive wilderness, it seems striking to hear people talk about it as a current phenomenon with a serious,…
Long Articles
These are some of the most-read long-form articles on existentialism.
In genetics as in philosophy, existence precedes essence
Every human is both an animal with a deep evolutionary history and an individual who must bring their existence into being
The voice of sadness is censored as sick. What if it’s sane?
We keep chasing happiness, but true clarity comes from depression and existential angst. Admit that life is hell, and be free
«Heaven is no longer about the transcendental realm, but about attaining a total state of happiness and transforming Earth itself into Heaven in the now.»
What the childless fathers of existentialism teach real dads
Few of the great existentialists had children. How can their philosophy help with the anxiety and dread of fatherhood?
Publications
We monitor hundreds of publications, blogs, newsletters, and news sources in Existentialism, including:
Open Culture
Find our daily culture posts on http://openculture.com
Existential Comics
A philosophy webcomic about the inevitable anguish of living a brief life in an absurd world. Also jokes. https://www.patreon.com/ExistentialComics
Philosophy Now
The newsstand magazine for everyone interested in ideas. https://philosophynow.org/shop
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