Sunday, February 25, 2024

Existentialism

This blog is part of Flipped learning Task 

- Assigned by Dilip Barad sir.



The activity for the students in this flipped class is as follows: (You can also watch these video recordings at the below given links to learn more about the activity: Video 1: Existentialism1; Video 2: Flipped Learning Task - Instructions)

1. Skim through a few web resources on the 'teacher blog' linked hereunder.

2. Watch short videos on Existentialism and allied themes on this blog >  https://blog.dilipbarad.com/2016/09/existentialism-video-resources.html .

Now,

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.

2. Which video do you like the most? Why? (Give at least one reason in your blog post.).

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?) (Write your views in your blog- post.)

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.

5. Finally, submit your  blog- post, which shall include (i) your thoughts on video resources; (2) video you liked the most; (3) learning outcome; (4) your questions; (5) feedback


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.

Ans.

Video :-1

I am impressed by these thoughts


Individuality, freedom and passion three sights of Existentialism.

Video :2

I am impressed by these thoughts 

In the talk about the Absurd reasoning life is meaningless , life is Absurd and free from the philosophical suiside.

"An elegant suicide is the ultimate work of art".

Video :- 3 

I am impressed by these thoughts 





Video :- 4

I am impressed by these thoughts 

Dadaism, Nihilism, and Existentialism are all different ideas. Dadaism started during World War 1 as a movement for change in art. Nihilism is about seeing life as meaningless. Nietzsche talked about breaking rules and living freely. 


Video :-5

I am impressed by these thoughts 



It's not completing their all the responsibilty and consequences connected with one's choice also taken by oneself.

"Become who you are” – Nietzsche


Video :- 6

I am impressed by these thoughts 


The video clarifies that Existentialism and Nihilism different.


Video :- 7

I am impressed by these thoughts 


In this video many things to clarifies :-


Humans Condition :-
• Three Questions -
Why am I here?
What does it mean to be human?
How should I live my life?

Video :- 8

I am impressed by these thoughts 


In this video teachers teaches about the students of Existentialism. 

Video :- 9

I am impressed by these thoughts 



Video :- 10

I am impressed by these thoughts 








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

Ans.

I like the most video 7 .

In this video to clarifies human condition, Existentialism and Nihilism different meaning.





3. How would you describe the 'learning outcome' of this activity?

Ans.

Engaging with videos and resources on Existentialism has deepened my understanding of the philosophy. Visual aids have clarified concepts, and I now grasp the connections with related movements like Nihilism, Essentialism, and Dadaism. Overall, my comprehension has improved significantly.


4. Question :-

(1) In (Video - 6), Hermann Hesse, in "Der Steppenwolf," talks about, "At twenty, we rage against the heavens and the filth they hide; then we grow tired of it. The tragic attitude suits only an extended and ridiculous puberty." What does it mean?

(2) (video:-3) What does Albert Camus mean by the concept of "Leap" in his argument?

(3) (Video:-4) 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 said? 

(4) (video:-9) what is the meaning of holism how is connected with Existentialism?

(5) (video:-7) How do you define the rejection of a system that aims to encompass everything?



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