--- product_id: 8310659 title: "Existentialism For Dummies" price: "€ 33.61" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://monaco.desertcart.com/products/8310659-existentialism-for-dummies store_origin: MC region: Monaco --- # Existentialism For Dummies **Price:** € 33.61 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Existentialism For Dummies - **How much does it cost?** € 33.61 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [monaco.desertcart.com](https://monaco.desertcart.com/products/8310659-existentialism-for-dummies) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Have you ever wondered what the phrase “God is dead” means? You’ll find out in Existentialism For Dummies , a handy guide to Nietzsche, Sartre, and Kierkegaard’s favorite philosophy. See how existentialist ideas have influenced everything from film and literature to world events and discover whether or not existentialism is still relevant today. You’ll find an introduction to existentialism and understand how it fits into the history of philosophy. This insightful guide will expose you to existentialism’s ideas about the absurdity of life and the ways that existentialism guides politics, solidarity, and respect for others. There’s even a section on religious existentialism. You’ll be able to reviewkey existential themes and writings. Find out how to: Trace the influence of existentialism Distinguish each philosopher’s specific ideas Explain what it means to say that “God is dead” See culture through an existentialist lens Understand the existentialist notion of time, finitude, and death Navigate the absurdity of life Master the art of individuality Complete with lists of the ten greatest existential films, ten great existential aphorisms, and ten common misconceptions about existentialism, Existentialism For Dummies is your one-stop guide to a very influential school of thought. Review: Smarter than Your Average Philosopher (Apologies to Yogi) - I took two philosophy courses as an undergraduate. The "Logic" course was good but the instructor was nutty. In the second course the full professor was nutty and so were all seven or eight of the students. That was the end of philosophy for me for fifty years, i.e. there seemed to be a strong positive correlation between philosophy and nutty people. Then I happened to watch a raunchy pre-code Barbara Stanwyck movie "Babyface" and one character made reference to Nietzsche. My interest was rekindled. I bought Panza's book. Panza and his co-author are able to take the ramblings of many philosophers and actually make sense of, in this case, existentialism. Starting with the "God is dead" statement they explain simply that it means that science has destroyed the order in our civilization that the Church gave us. We must find something else. From here they go on to explain that reality can't be seen or understood because of our moods, they interpret much of the world as we see it. Next they go on to anxiety, yeah I suffer from anxiety as we all do. What's that lyric: tired of livin' but scared of dyin'? This leads us to the need to find some meaning in life. Well I won't go on and beat a dead horse. Just let me say the book is a fun read; yes, they are a bit humorous, and they explain this arcane bit of philosophy quite well. So am I an existentialist? Probably, just hope I don't turn nutty. Buy the book. Review: A nice introduction to existentialism - I've always been intrigued by existentialism and some films and novels made me even more thrilled to have a introduction to these ideas. Even though most philosophy books are written with a complex vocabulary that makes them really inaccessible for people who are not making a formal study of the subject. This book breaks that style and introduces the ideas of the main philosophers that influenced in what we generally know as "existentialism". It does it in a funny, clear, a nice way. You don't get tired of reading the book. If you're interested in a specific subject you can jump to that chapter. If you're interested in having a more structured learning process, you can get it from the book too. Really recommended. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #141,571 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #66 in Existentialist Philosophy #115 in Philosophy & Social Aspects of Education | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 159 Reviews | ## Images ![Existentialism For Dummies - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61TNTz99T4L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Smarter than Your Average Philosopher (Apologies to Yogi) *by S***Y on June 14, 2015* I took two philosophy courses as an undergraduate. The "Logic" course was good but the instructor was nutty. In the second course the full professor was nutty and so were all seven or eight of the students. That was the end of philosophy for me for fifty years, i.e. there seemed to be a strong positive correlation between philosophy and nutty people. Then I happened to watch a raunchy pre-code Barbara Stanwyck movie "Babyface" and one character made reference to Nietzsche. My interest was rekindled. I bought Panza's book. Panza and his co-author are able to take the ramblings of many philosophers and actually make sense of, in this case, existentialism. Starting with the "God is dead" statement they explain simply that it means that science has destroyed the order in our civilization that the Church gave us. We must find something else. From here they go on to explain that reality can't be seen or understood because of our moods, they interpret much of the world as we see it. Next they go on to anxiety, yeah I suffer from anxiety as we all do. What's that lyric: tired of livin' but scared of dyin'? This leads us to the need to find some meaning in life. Well I won't go on and beat a dead horse. Just let me say the book is a fun read; yes, they are a bit humorous, and they explain this arcane bit of philosophy quite well. So am I an existentialist? Probably, just hope I don't turn nutty. Buy the book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A nice introduction to existentialism *by E***E on August 4, 2013* I've always been intrigued by existentialism and some films and novels made me even more thrilled to have a introduction to these ideas. Even though most philosophy books are written with a complex vocabulary that makes them really inaccessible for people who are not making a formal study of the subject. This book breaks that style and introduces the ideas of the main philosophers that influenced in what we generally know as "existentialism". It does it in a funny, clear, a nice way. You don't get tired of reading the book. If you're interested in a specific subject you can jump to that chapter. If you're interested in having a more structured learning process, you can get it from the book too. Really recommended. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Impressed *by E***A on December 30, 2012* I just started reading this book but I am very impressed by the down to earth explanation on the topic. I think this book is a good starting point for those seeking a general understanding of existentialism before getting down to more complicated intellectual understanding of the topic from the originators or those viewed as significant contributers of the philosophy. I'm going to give it 4 stars only because I have not finished the complete text but so far so good, I am totally interested in the topic mostly because of the down to earth interpretation that includes those of us not intellectually capable of understanding this type of text in its original complicated jargon. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://monaco.desertcart.com/products/8310659-existentialism-for-dummies](https://monaco.desertcart.com/products/8310659-existentialism-for-dummies) --- *Product available on Desertcart Monaco* *Store origin: MC* *Last updated: 2026-11-07*