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Existentialism and the Authentic Life

11h 57m 41s
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Embark on a journey through the profound philosophical landscape of existentialism with the Existentialism and the Authentic Life course. Guided by Professor Skye C. Cleary, this series of 24 captivating lectures delves into the writings of influential existentialists, exploring how they tackled life's most profound questions. From love and death to war and deception, these thinkers offer guidance on living an authentic and meaningful life in a world that can often appear absurd.

Course Highlights

Throughout this course, you will engage with various existentialist themes and topics, gaining insights and understanding of what it means to live authentically in modern society.

Key Topics Covered

  • The philosophy of existentialism: An overview
  • The concept of authenticity and self-discovery
  • Existentialist views on love, death, and the human condition
  • How existentialists address the absurdity of life
  • Analysis of philosophical texts from renowned existentialists

Meet Your Instructor

Professor Skye C. Cleary is an acclaimed scholar in existentialist philosophy, known for her insightful interpretations and deep understanding of existential issues. She brings a wealth of knowledge to this course, offering students a profound educational experience.

Why Enroll?

This course is perfect for those seeking to deepen their understanding of existential philosophy and its application to real-life situations. Whether you are a philosophy student, a curious thinker, or someone in search of personal growth, this course will provide valuable perspectives.

About the Authors

Skye C. Cleary

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Skye C. Cleary is a US-based philosopher (Columbia University, Barnard College) and the author of Existentialism and Romantic Love. Her teaching material on existentialism has been published as on-demand video courses for general adult audiences.

Her CourseFlix listing carries Existentialism and the Authentic Life — a structured walkthrough of the existentialist philosophical tradition (Sartre, Beauvoir, Camus, Heidegger) and its practical implications for contemporary thinking about meaning, choice, and authenticity.

Material is paid and aimed at general adult learners interested in philosophy. The course sits in the broader Soft Skills & Communication catalog on CourseFlix as a general-interest reference.

Wondrium (The Great Courses)

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Wondrium (formerly The Great Courses Plus and originally The Great Courses) is a US online education platform that has been publishing university-level video lecture series since 1990. The platform's distinctive contribution is the depth and production quality of its courses — each is taught by a tenured university professor with the production values of a documentary series, not a YouTube tutorial.

The catalog covers academic disciplines rather than technical-skill training: history, philosophy, science, mathematics, literature, music theory, religion, economics. Material is taught by faculty from Stanford, Yale, Princeton, the University of Chicago, MIT, and similar institutions. Wondrium is typically used by intellectually-curious adult learners filling in the liberal-arts side of their education.

The CourseFlix listing under this source carries over 19 Wondrium / Great Courses titles spanning that range — sitting in the broader CourseFlix catalog as general-interest reference rather than as a software-engineering track. Material is paid; Wondrium itself runs on a monthly / annual subscription on the original platform.

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#1: 1. How to think like an existentialist
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1. How to think like an existentialist Demo
29:44
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2. Soren Kierkegaard on existential crises
32:35
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3. Kierkegaard's leap to faith
33:25
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4. Friedrich Nietzsche on authentic greatness
31:08
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5. Nietzsche on creating super-relationships
30:09
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6. Martin Heidegger on authentic being
33:43
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7. Jose Ortega y Gasset on authentic destiny
32:06
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8. Karl Jaspers on authentic communication
32:22
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9. Albert Camus on authentic happiness
31:23
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10. Camus on absurdity
32:05
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11. Camus on authenticity amid chaos
27:26
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12. Camus on authentic rebellion
33:07
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13. Frantz Fanon on restoring human dignity
31:18
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14. Jean-Paul Sartre on why hell is other people
27:25
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15. Sartre on sex and sadomasochism
27:24
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16. Sartre on authentic work
27:30
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17. Richard Wright on overcoming alienation
29:47
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18. Simone de Beauvoir on authentic love
29:50
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19. Beauvoir on authentic friendships
25:39
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20. Beauvoir on raising children authentically
27:29
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21. Beauvoir on authentic aging
22:22
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22. Beauvoir on loving your mortality
29:29
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23. Toni Morrison and the sources of self-regard
28:44
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24. Everyday existentialism
31:31
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What is Existentialism and the Authentic Life about?
Embark on a journey through the profound philosophical landscape of existentialism with the Existentialism and the Authentic Life course. Guided by Professor Skye C. Cleary, this series of 24 captivating lectures delves into the writings…
Who teaches this course?
It is taught by Skye C. Cleary, Wondrium (The Great Courses). You can find more courses by these instructors on the corresponding source pages.
How long is the course?
It contains 24 lessons with a total runtime of 11 hours 57 minutes. Every lesson is available to watch online at your own pace.
Is it free to watch?
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