Existentialism
What is Existentialism?
Existentialism is a way of thinking that focuses on individual freedom, choice, and the meaning of life.
What is it called when you help someone without expecting anything back?
Altruism
What is Egoism?
Egoism is the belief that people should focus on their own needs and interests first. It means making choices based on what is best for yourself, even if it doesn't help others.
why might someone donate to charity?
It can make them feel good or improves their reputation
What does existentialism say each person must create for themselves?
What is their own meaning or purpose in life?
What is Altruism?
Altruism is when someone helps others without expecting anything in return. It means caring about other people’s needs and putting them before your own.
What is it called when someone always puts their own needs first?
Egoism
What is the main difference between true altruism and helping for personal gain?
Altruism has no selfish motivation at all
Existentialism focuses on individual __________ and responsibility.
Freedom
True or False -Altruism means putting others needs before your own.
True
True or False -Egoism means helping others to feel good about yourself.
True
In existentialist theory, what must a person do when faced with an absurd or meaningless world?
Take responsibility and make meaningful choices anyway
In existentialist thinking, how should people deal with an absurd or meaningless world?
By making their own choices and creating personal meaning?
Give an example of an altruistic act.
Donating to charity or helping a stranger in need ETC.
How does egoism explain why people do good deeds?
They do it for personal gain or satisfaction
How do egoism and altruism differ in explaining human motivation?
Egoism says all actions are selfish, while altruism says people can act selflessly.