Antonioni’s Films Studies From the Perspective of Existentialism

Michelangelo Antonioni is one of the notable Italian movie directors in the 20th century.He put the issue of human survival and the inner world high on his agenda.These concerns were precisely the existentialism in philosophy,which provoked a strong reaction in the world at that time.He relied on his sharp perspective to observe social phenomena and conveyed his thoughts through his movies,thus creating an ideal world characterized by his own thoughts.The existentialism theory he employed also contributed to the development of the film industry,endowing the film with a broader sense of beauty.

The Elements of Sartre's Existentialism in The Lottery

The elements of Sartre's existentialism are shown in Shirley Jackson's The Lottery: The world abounds with absurdities and bitterness; people can be the hell to each other; an individual has a free choice and act, but should be responsible for his or her behavior. Shirley discusses the problem of the existence of an individual in the complex web of society and environment in The Lottery, just as Sartre in his works of existentialism.

The Parody of Existentialism in the End of the Road

The End of the Road is John Barth's least discussed novel but it foreshadows his later themes and styles,both great achievements in American literature.By studying the parody of Existentialism embodied in the novel and exploring Sartre's slogan:"existence precedes essence",It is obvious that human being's existence has become a key issue for people to reflect on.

Denial of Sartre's Existentialism in The Time Traveler's Wife

By contrast with Sartre's existentialism,The Time Traveler's Wife depicts another humanistic world.Moreover,such things as meaning,reason,compensation and peace are indispensable in this world.

The Analysis of Willy's Death in Existentialism

This thesis analyses Death of a Salesman from the perspective of existentialism.By probing into the story with Sartre's theory of freedom,this thesis concludes that the protagonist's living environment and his choice are both responsible for his death.But it also tells us no matter how difficult our situation is,we always have freedom to choose.Everyone can live a mean ingful life through his choice.

New Existentialism： The Literary inetto as a Reemerging Prototype in Twenty-First Century Cinema

The new prototype of the inetto, a helpless and impassive character, makes his first appearance near the end of the nineteenth century in Italian literature, continues to gain strength and status throughout the twentieth-century artistic climate （through the existentialist philosophy of Sartre and Camus） and reemerges in contemporary cinema. The present study examines whether there is a gradual exacerbation or overcoming of this psychological disorder across the centuries in the novels and films investigated. Specifically, I offer a comparative analysis of Svevo＇s character Emilio Brentani in Senilitd （1898） and Giuseppe Piceioni＇s Guido in Giulia non esce la sera （Giulia Does Not Date at Night） （2009）. This study will also draw unusual parallels between Schopenhauer, Svevo＇s existentialist philosophy and contemporary cinema.

Man＇ s Interaction With Himself in The Old Man and the Sea With the View of Existentialism

The Old Man and the Sea is Hemingway＇s last important work which is regarded by critics as the summary of his life and his philosophic views on life. The paper attempts to approach the story with the view of existentialism, which flourished at the time when Hemingway began to create this novella. In light of the existentialist views on the relations between being-in-itself and being-for-itself, and existence and essence, the author tends to analyze the interactions of the characters of the story with themselves through the choices they made, which is to be of significance for those who strive to understand Hemingway＇s work and who try to comprehend human beings and themselves.

On Existentialism in Doris Lessing`s One off the Short List

Doris Lessing's short story--One off the Short List,like most of her famed novels,is a manifestation of individual's living state in the lonely and absurd world.In this thesis,the writer attempts to interpret this story from the view of Sartrean existentialism by analyzing the middle aged protagonist's special journey of exploring himself with suffering of being“others”so as to indicate Lessing's pessimistic attitude to modern people's existence.

An Interpretation of The Girl in Light of Existentialism

Written in1939 but not published until1978, Meridel Le Sueur's novel The Girl is noted for the historical narration of women during the Great Depression. Set in the St. Paul, the novel is a working class girl's bildungsroman. Based on Jean Paul Sartre's Existential theory, this paper intends to analyze the process of self-formation of the Girl.

Visibility and Invisibility of Lise in The Driver's Seat——From the Perspective of Sartre's Existentialism

Muriel Spark(1918-2006) is acclaimed as one of the most eminent Scottish novelists in the contemporary literature world,whose favorite novel is a tragedy named The Driver's Seat,in which Lise,the heroine,schemes a homicide to gain so-called freedom and self-realization.The root causes of Lise's tragedy will be analyzed from the dimension of Sartre's Existentialism,which will further inspire the modern people in terms of the true meaning of life and freedom of choice.

The Narcissistic Dilemma: Exploring NPD Traits in Hamlet from a Beauvoirian Perspective

This research paper explores the intersection of existential philosophy and psychological disorders in William Shakespeare’s Hamlet,with a focus on Narcissistic Personality Disorder(NPD)as viewed through the existentialist lens of Simone de Beauvoir.Drawing upon Beauvoir’s existentialist framework,the study delves into the complexities of identity,agency,and societal expectations as portrayed in the characters of Gertrude and Ophelia.Through an interdisciplinary approach,the paper examines how existential crises intertwine with narcissistic behaviors,shedding light on the psychological intricacies of Shakespeare’s iconic figures.By synthesizing literary analysis with psychological insights,the study offers valuable contributions to our understanding of human psychology,societal dynamics,and the timeless themes of existential authenticity portrayed in literature.

Exploring the Intersection of Spirituality and Religion:Transcendence,Secularism,and Personal Beliefs in Contemporary Society

This paper explores the intersection of spirituality and religion,focusing on how transcendence,secularism,and personal beliefs shape contemporary spiritual practices.It examines the philosophical foundations of transcendence,the rise of existentialism,and the distinction between spirituality and religion.Secularism's role in fostering personal spirituality and reducing religious authority is discussed,alongside the psychological and societal impacts of spiritual transcendence.The paper also critiques the limitations of spirituality,emphasizing the need for a balanced approach that integrates cognitive development and mental health perspectives.

The Magical-Sophistical Delusion:Third-Wave-Feminism and Its Philosophical Roots

The content of current third-wave feminism differs significantly from that of previous feminist movements,which sought equal human and civil rights for women.In third-wave feminism,gender is primarily understood as a social category that is linguistically constructed.The now classic work Gender Trouble(1990)by philosopher Judith Butler is decisive for this“linguistic turn”in the social sciences.However,Butler’s work is systematically based on two philosophical traditions that are already highly controversial in themselves:sophism and existentialism,linked to a pre-modern magical worldview.The following essay is a critique of these lines of tradition,followed by the question of the extent to which they can serve citizens of an enlightened society in naming and constructively addressing actual social grievances.

The Conflict between Individuals and Society in Seize the Day

This paper explores the existential problem in Seize the Day-the conflict between individuals and society in modern society.With a brief introduction of Saul Bellow and the novel,the paper emphasizes the analysis of the conflict and the sources of the conflict.Besides,Saul Bellow uses many rhetorical devices to intensify the conflict.The analysis of these rhetorical devices is beneficial for us to interpret and understand the true meaning of the novel.Through the study of Bellow’s vision and the novel’s metaphorical meaning,we may find an effective solution to the conflict that our human being is involved in,and realize the social values of this novel.

Tackling the Existential Threats from Quantum Computers and AI

Although AI and quantum computing (QC) are fast emerging as key enablers of the future Internet, experts believe they pose an existential threat to humanity. Responding to the frenzied release of ChatGPT/GPT-4, thousands of alarmed tech leaders recently signed an open letter to pause AI research to prepare for the catastrophic threats to humanity from uncontrolled AGI (Artificial General Intelligence). Perceived as an “epistemological nightmare”, AGI is believed to be on the anvil with GPT-5. Two computing rules appear responsible for these risks. 1) Mandatory third-party permissions that allow computers to run applications at the expense of introducing vulnerabilities. 2) The Halting Problem of Turing-complete AI programming languages potentially renders AGI unstoppable. The double whammy of these inherent weaknesses remains invincible under the legacy systems. A recent cybersecurity breakthrough shows that banning all permissions reduces the computer attack surface to zero, delivering a new zero vulnerability computing (ZVC) paradigm. Deploying ZVC and blockchain, this paper formulates and supports a hypothesis: “Safe, secure, ethical, controllable AGI/QC is possible by conquering the two unassailable rules of computability.” Pursued by a European consortium, testing/proving the proposed hypothesis will have a groundbreaking impact on the future digital infrastructure when AGI/QC starts powering the 75 billion internet devices by 2025.

Authenticity in the Zhuangzi？ Contemporary Misreadings of Zhen 真 and an Alternative to Existentialism

This essay reviews the Zhuangzian notion of zhen 真, often through the text＇s advancement of the zhenren 真人 （＂genuine person,＂ ＂true person＂） or zhenzhi 真知 （＂genuine knowledge,＂ ＂true knowledge＂）. Contemporary scholarship, in both Chinese and English, often presents zhen as analogous to the existentialist theory of authenticity, which correspondingly reflects on interpretations of the ＂self,＂ and thereby the zhen person. Much of the Zhuangzi is a reaction to the Lunyu, including an ironic response to the Confucian cultivation project. If we establish our interpretation of the ＂self＂ against this background then we find that zhen in the Zhuangzi is actually used to argue against the Confucian identification of the person and self through social roles or conventions. However, advocating zhen does not suggest that there is some essential or core ＂self＂ to refer to; instead, it implies a na^tral state of responsiveness where the person acts efficaciously by being in line with what is obvious or affirmed in the situation. This essay thereby presents a reading of zhen that is historically and culturally consistent, and sets up the Zhuangzi as an alternative, and not an echo, to some of the major issues dealt with by the existentialist movement.

浅议存在主义(英文)

Existentialism is a philosophy that emphasizes the uniqueness and isolation of the individual experience.Its basic concern is human existence.It advocates human freedom and individuality.It is of great significance to study existentialism from different perspectives.

The Theme of Death in Romeo and Juliet

Shakespeare is the greatest poet, Playwright in English Renaissance period. His plays include comedy, tragedy and historical plays, which shows a humanistic attitude toward world. His play Romeo and Julie appeals to the world for its abundant themes and poetic language which arouse many comments upon it. In this essay, the author tries to analyze the theme of death from the western philosophy: Christian world view and Existentialism philosophy about death.