Thomas Flynn’s research while affiliated with Emory University and other places

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Existentialism: A Very Short Introduction
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November 2006

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Thomas Flynn

Existentialism: A Very Short Introduction examines one of the leading philosophical movements of the twentieth century. Focusing on its seven leading figures: Sartre, Nietzsche, Heidegger, Kierkegaard, de Beauvoir, Merleau–Ponty, and Camus, this VSI considers the key themes of the movement, which emphasized individuality, free will, and personal responsibility in the modern world. Drawing on the movement's varied relationships with the arts, humanism, and politics, it clarifies the philosophy and original meaning of ‘existentialism’ — which has tended to be obscured by misappropriation. By placing the philosophy in its political context, this VSI highlights the continuing relevance of existentialism.

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... A further vital approach of this research is existentialism, a philosophical movement that addresses questions of existence, freedom, and the pursuit of meaning. The emphasis of existentialist philosophy, as expressed by thinkers like Jean-Paul Sartre and Albert Camus, is on the struggle of the individual to find purpose in an absurd world (Flynn, 2006). This viewpoint helps to explain Tsukuru's existential crisis, his emptiness, and his search for meaning and identity. ...

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Neurodivergence and Trauma in Murakami's Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki
Existentialism: A Very Short Introduction
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  • November 2006