In an age of constant distraction, boredom is treated like a problem to solve—but philosophers like Jean-Paul Sartre saw it differently. Boredom isn’t emptiness; it’s a mirror reflecting the self...
Jean-Paul Sartre’s concept of bad faith reveals how we often lie to ourselves to escape the anxiety of freedom and responsibility. By adopting rigid roles or identities—like the exaggeratedly dutiful...
Søren Kierkegaard’s concept of existential anxiety reveals that uncertainty and dread are not obstacles but essential forces in the pursuit of authenticity. Unlike fleeting worries, existential anxiety arises from the...
Friedrich Nietzsche viewed suffering as an unavoidable yet essential part of human existence, arguing that it becomes more bearable when infused with purpose. Rather than seeking to eliminate suffering, he...
Both The Matrix and Plato’s Allegory of the Cave explore the tension between illusion and reality, challenging fundamental assumptions about knowledge, perception, and control. Plato’s allegory presents enlightenment as an...
Sartre’s famous quote, "Hell is other people," from No Exit is often misunderstood as a critique of human relationships. In reality, it highlights the existential struggle of defining oneself through...
