'Existentialism': Flipped Learning: Ask Questions

 'Existentialism': Flipped Learning: Ask Questions 

Existentialism is a philosophical way of thinking that focuses on individual freedom, choice, and responsibility. In simple terms, it suggests that people are free to make their own choices and give meaning to their lives through their actions. Existentialism emphasizes the importance of personal experience and the idea that individuals shape their destinies through the decisions they make. This philosophy often explores themes of authenticity, anxiety, and the search for meaning in a seemingly indifferent or chaotic world. The most prominent figures are like,  Franz Kafka, Martin Heidegger, Albert Camus, Friedrich Nietzsche, Jean-Paul Sartre and many more.

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1. Your task, while watching videos, is to take note of at least one 'thought' that you like the most from all the videos. Do not worry if the 'thought' is repeated. Please type in this manner - "I am impressed by these thoughts or I like the following thoughts from video 1: . . . .; video 2: . . ... and similarly for all videos. All these 'thoughts' are to be published as a blog post, and the link to the post shall be submitted as an assignment submission.

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Video : 1 What is Existentialism?

I am impressed by these thoughts from video 1 that Existentialism term was the starts with the Kierkegaard. The prominent figures of the writer like, Nietzsche, Dostyevsky, Heidegger, Kafka, Shestov, Hesse, Sartre and Behaviour. They described the triangle of 'Individuality', 'Passion', and 'Freedom'. Individuality in our own self, passion for life and freedom for make it our choices. These trio are the most attractive in this existentialism. These trio make more impact on the human mindset and their meanings of life. Albert Camus was described the theory of believing and not believing in God, it's only about our choice. Camus said that the believing in God is the easy way to way out form problem. It's quite called the suicide philosophy. And it's most popular in youngers. 

Video : 2 The myth of Sisyphus: The Absurd Reasoning

I am impressed by these thoughts from video 2 that Albert Camus was the prominent figure of this essay. He said, there is but one truly serious philosophical problems and that is suicide. When you do not able to achieve something in life at that time you feel absurdity in life and by that you trying to do suicide. You judge your life too fast and too early. It's only individual thought. When you feel absurdity at that time you doubt on your own self. One of the example of it like one movie that "Stay" in this movie "an elegant suicide is the ultimate work of art". When you begin to think, when you begin to overthinking on certain things at that time you feel life is absurd. No hope for the best, and suicide is the only way to escape from it.

Video : 3 The Myth of Sisyphus: The notion of philosophical suicide

I am impressed by these thoughts from video 3 that In this video we can find the concept of feelings about something. Nothing more than feeling. Feeling of escape is to make something not required. Escape from the absurd is only suicide (death). There are many problems around us but you just need to find a perticular answer for it. If you do not find an answer in your problems at that time you feel absurd and you keep struggle in your problems. You just need to stay calm and then take decisions. Absurd with faith is drives you to escape. The concept of leap is very much inspired in this. It's talked about the perspective of religion and other things.

Video : 4 Dadaism, Nihilism and Existentialism 

I am impressed by these thoughts from video 4 that the differences in Dadaism, nihilism and Existentialism. All are differ from each other's. In 1916 dada movement raised during World War 1. Dadaism was known as quest for a change and new art during that time. Nihilism means meaningless. Nietzsche had written about this situation that break the tables of rules and live like your own choices. In that manner extensionism force you to become who you are and also not to impose on you to do something that they decide for you. 

Hugo Ball gave his own point of view on the Dadaism as a way of becoming free from everything and it's only upto you to live free and live like your own values. R. Mutt inspired from that ideas and he made the creative art. Existentialism is a responded to World War 2. Existentialism is the value of your own rights to live free from any rules and regulations. It's only your choices and your liking.

Video : 5 Existentialism - a gloomy philosophy

I am impressed by these thoughts from video 5 that In this video we see the major points of existentialism like, anxiety, despair and absurdity. Life with anxiety is in the context of God is truth. Anxiety make more impact on your life and thinking process but you stay calm and work on it to be success or not, it's only choice is yours. Nietzsche talked about the become who you are? Believe in yourself only and also make your own choices always. Existentialism is not the Nihilism. Existentialism is the great response to emptiness in life and thinking process. 

Video : 6 Existentialism and Nihilism: It is one and the same

I am impressed by these thoughts from video 6 that Existentialism and Nihilism are not same at all. And also Existentialism is the against the Nihilism. We can also identify the Nihilism and Dadaism both are quite same as well. Then we can know that nihilism is the loss of individuality and on the other side existentialism is the full of individual thing and based on own perspective.

Nietzsche gives the meaning of the nihilism is like that the highest values devaluate themselves. And then we see the concept of suicide and it's choice of own. 

Video : 7 Let us introduce Existentialism again 

I am impressed by these thoughts from video 7 that Existentialism is not a philosophical system, but as movement. Existentialism was the origin across in 19th century in Europe. Nietzsche was the characterized the movement and he known as the father of the movement. This existentialism was became more prominent in the mid 20th century. Franz Kafka, Martin Heidegger, Albert Camus, Jean-Paul Sartre, etc. all are the most prominent figures of this movement.

Video : 8 Explain like I'm Five: Existentialism and Nietzsche 

I am impressed by these thoughts from video 8 that Nietzsche was the very much inspired by the ideo of existentialism. Nietzsche was to believe and those rules that are made up for freedom and beauty of own choices. It is possible and it is only our hand to that we can make up our own rules and live like that.

According to Nietzsche, they are making up the rules and that's existentialism is the right way of existence and value of our own identity and choices. Its only in our hands to decide what's the right and what's wrong and also what's bad and what's good. The concept of Übermensch tell us to what you like and what you want it's only your choice to grab or achieve it.

Video : 9 Why I like Existentialism? Eric Dodson

I am impressed by these thoughts from video 9 that Eric Dodson was compared Existentialism with everyday life. He follows up the ideas, thoughts and creative things. He believed that existentialism sensitivity. He makes an appeals to mind also appeals to heart and soul too. He talking about honesty in this existentialism and straightforward abilities and freedom from choices. Sometimes it shows that the darker side of life. It shows the large view points. He believed existentialism text me as I am. Existentialism gives the opportunity to choose for our own rights. 

Video : 10 Essentialism to Existentialism

I am impressed by these thoughts from video 10 that We should also feel the beauty of the essence which also in our mind and body. That essence gives you a purpose to try something new and your liking. We all are have our own essence to live our life chose our life. 'Freedom' from all rules and regulations. Noone can impose on your life and living process. According to Jean Paul Sartre, freedom you have gotta give for what you take. Then talking about the flash philosophy. This philosophy about the imaginary concept and design your life as per your convenience. Albert Camus taught about this existentialism, there is but one truly serious philosophical problem, but I can't remember what it is.

2). Which video do you like the most? Why? 

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I like the most video 8 Explain like I'm Five: Existentialism and Nietzsche. I like this video and concept of this video because I like the most teaching techniques in this video and learning outcomes by the concept.  It's too easy solution to teach something valuable and interesting to learn. Clear idea of Nietzsche about existentialism and to choices that make by us and it's only upto our determination. I really like to watch this video and learning by it. Questing techniques gives us to good quality of leaning and get knowledge in a right way.

3). How would you describe the 'learning outcome' of this activity? (Do you think that your understanding of Existentialism has increased or is there clarity about this philosophy in your mind or do you feel confident about speaking / writing on extempore on 'Existentialism' after this activity?)

3) - A.

The 'learning outcome' of this activity is the best way to explore more understanding about topic and depth of the topic by great learning source. By this video resources and examples very much helpful to understand the actual meaning and definition of existentialism. This videos make more effective and good source of learning outcomes. 

First you see the videos then you make notes and then you revise everything and then you try to write on it. This process is must impactful on the leaning and it very good to get knowledge about topic. I think, that my understanding of the topic of existentialism has increased there philosophy in my mind and I'm confident to speak and write on this topic and explore the details of this existentialism. This activity is very helpful to increase my knowledge about existentialism in creative manner.

4). Most Important Task: Ask Questions: Type your questions in the Google Classroom as 'Class Comment'. You are supposed to ask at least 5 questions from all these videos and reading resources.

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Q-1. What is the concept of 'Leap'? According to the Albert Camus's argument. (From Video 3, Time Stamp 2:32)

Q-2.  "Whom do they hate most? Him who breaks up their tables of values, the breaker, the lawbreaker. He however, is the creator." 

~Nietzsche 

According to this statement what he trying to explain? (From Video 4, Time Stamp 1:43)

Q-3. What is the rejection of all-Encompassing system? (From Video 7, Time Stamp 3:40)

Q-4. Describe the Nietzsche's concept of Übermensch? (From Video 8, Time Stamp 1:46)

Q-5. How does the concept of "flash philosophy" represent a unique approach to understanding existentialism? (From Video 10, Time Stamp 6:00)