ABSURDISM

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ABSURDISM
and mid twentieth century art
What is the Meaning of Life?!?
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The Founding Fathers of Existentialism
Very simply put Existentialism says, the meaning
of life is up to you
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Existentialism and the 20th Century
But how many people honestly think
philosophically?
The truth is, philosophical movements are usually
inspired by events which is why the first half
of the century is important to observe
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THE 1910s
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THE 1920s
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THE 1930s
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THE 1940s
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ATOMIC AGE AND ART
Persistence of Memory - Salvador Dali
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ATOMIC AGE AND ART
The Disintegration of Persistence of Memory -
Salvador Dali
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RISE OF ABSURDISM
Existentialism doesnt workwhy?
Because the search for the meaning of life is
meaningless