Course-Related Guide:
Existentialism
These links provide
information, texts, and other resources to serve as starting
points in your research on topics for this course. These should
offer clarification or extra information to readings required by
your instructor. Questions or
suggestions related to this course guide or this topic should be directed to
Benjamin
Harris, the library's liaison to the Philosophy
Department.
Note about e-books: A
number of the resources listed below are available as a part of
the library's e-book collection. These can be accessed on
the Trinity campus. If you would like to use these resources off
campus, you will need a free account at Netlibrary. To get a free
account, use a computer on the Trinity campus and go to
www.netlibrary.com.
Select the "Create a Free Account" option on the upper right hand
side of the screen. Then create your account. When you wish to
access e-books from a non-Trinity computer, you can use your
personal account to gain access.
General Resources
The following resources offer broad coverage of information
related to existentialism as well as general topics in
philosophy. For resources related to specific authors from
your class, see below.
The
Existential Primer
Make this your first stop. The discussion of existentialism is fine but it's the
chart lower on the page showing philosophers and their ideas that may be useful
as you synthesize these authors' ideas and make comparative analyses.
While the sponsoring site is questionable, this page is a must-visit for the
chart.
Companion to the Philosophers
This e-book available from NetLibrary includes entries and bibliographies for
philosophers and writers related to your course topics.
Edinburgh Encyclopedia of Continental Philosophy
(E-book) Entries are included on topics related to existentialism---longer than
a dictionary entry and shorter than a "companion" or "handbook" entry.
Existentialism (From Erratic Impact)
This online database of websites is fairly well accepted as one of the best
online. It's consistently updated and links tend to be active. Most
of the resources you'll find here come from outside websites, so the need to
evaluate the validity of a source will remain.
Oxford Companion to Philosophy
This e-book is available via Trinity's subscription to the NetLibrary electronic
book database. Use either the index or contents to locate entries on
people and topics related to your class.
Oxford Dictionary of Philosophy
This e-book from NetLibrary offers concise entries on topics related to your
course.
The
Realm of Existentialism
The ads are extremely annoying but might be worth sifting past for the ease of
use here. From the website: "This resource provides an overview of
existentialism and phenomenology, and includes information on an extensive range
of existentialist writers, poets, psychologists, and philosophers. The site is
primarily aimed at those hitherto unacquainted with the basics of existentialism
and phenomenology, and offers helpful summary definitions of the two schools of
thought, as well as elementary accounts of some of their essential themes. The
site also features an inventory of canonical figures in the history of
existentialism, a selection of quotations from each of these, and a bibliography
of recommended further reading."
Kierkegaard
Cambridge Companion to Kierkegaard
Students continuing research on Kierkegaard or those focusing on one
text but who require a reference points for other works may wish to
pick up this print book from the library. Call number: B
4377 C26 1998
Concept of Dread
This text by Kierkegaard responding to Hegel's work is available
online from Marxists.org.
D. Anthony
Storm's Commentary on Kierkegaard
The breadth of this site is what distinguishes it from others,
offering discussion on most of Kierkegaard's published work.
While the site should not be considered a "reference" resource, the
commentaries, timelines, and other information may be useful in
continuing research or encouraging critical discussion on topics
related to S.K.
International Kierkegaard Information
Site includes the International Kierkegaard Newsletter along with
information about other societies and resources devoted to the
philosopher's work. The "Resources" link includes citations to
primary works by S.K. as well as web sites devoted to his ideas and
writing.
Kierkegaard Manuscripts at the Royal Library
Site includes information from Denmark's Royal Library about S.K.'s
writings as well as descriptions of his intellectual process.
Image galleries are also available for those interested.
Kierkegaard Within Your Grasp
E-book for general readers, offering a review of Kierkegaard's work
for a general readership.
Nietzsche
Friedrich Nietzsche
Overview of the writer's life and work from the Stanford
Encyclopedia of Philosophy.
Friedrich Nietzsche Archive
This mini-archive from Marxists.org includes a biography and several
full-text examples of Nietzsche's writing.
Nietzsche
E-book offers a review of Nietzsche's ideas and the impact of his
writing. Designed for general readers, it's most
efficient to use the index to locate discussions on specific topics
from his philosophical work.
Nietzsche
Chronicle
Extensive digital timeline of Nietzsche's life and work.
Nietzsche Full-Text Works Online
Sponsored by Project Gutenberg, this link will take you to a
listing of Nietzsche's work available online. There are a
considerable number, showing the extent to which the Internet allows
the free distribution of texts and ideas.
Nietzsche Within Your Grasp
Same as above, although the contents is an easier guide.
NYPL, Nietzsche Research Guide
Sponsored by the New York Public Library, this research guide
includes annotations to work by and about Nietzsche.
Camus
Camus Studies Association
Site offers information about the association, but more useful is
the bibliographic listing of recent work related to Camus.
Useful for studies hoping to determine or discuss the "current talk"
related to the philosopher's work.
Camus'
Biography
Page includes a biography of the author and selected
bibliography.
Camus' Critiques of Existentialism
From the online journal Minerva, this article offers an even
coverage of work by the author related to existentialist philosophy.
Understanding Camus
This volume in print (Call number: PQ2605.A3734 Z6388 1990) helps
readers new to Camus' work or new to particular texts or aspects of
his philosophy.
Sartre
Sartre poses particular problems for online
researchers. Due to interest on a more pop-culture
level, a wide number of resources are available--the most popular of
which possess little in the way of credibility. Many of these seek
to discuss Sartre's ideas, and do not always deal with his work in
an accurate manner. For this reason, refer to one of the
reference sources listed in the
General Resources
section listed above to find an electronic source on Sartre.
Jean-Paul Sartre
Available at sartre.org, this site includes a number of entertaining
pages---however, most useful might be the "comparative
existentialists" chart at the "Analysis" link. The chart shows
various philosopher's views (using quotations or concepts) in a
comparative format. Also note that the site includes some
full-text materials as well as general commentary from the browsing
Internet public.
Jean-Paul Sartre Archive
Selected archive of works by and about Sartre available online.
Jean-Paul Sartre: Basic Writings
E-book includes primary text by Sartre as well as critique and
interpretation from editor Stephen Priest.
Sartre
Sponsored by the Bibliotheque Nationale in France, site includes a
great deal of information (in French) on Sartre, his work, and his
influence.
Sartre at Britannica Online
Reliable source for biographical information and bibliographies.
Heidegger
Companion to Heidegger's Contributions to
Philosophy
E-book includes signed articles on Heidegger's work in general.
Most of these include or focus on his impact on existentialism.
Ereignis: Martin Heidegger in English
Two strong components of this resource are (1) the number of links
to full-text versions of Heidegger's work---some in English and
others not and (2) the chronology page, which includes many links as
well.
Existential Primer: Heidegger
Biography and bibliography are included here, as well as commentary
(as always, use critical thinking when referring to online
commentary although this resource is often top-notch). Also
note the commercial links to works by and about the philosopher.
Heidegger Dictionary
E-book includes short entries on terms, topics, and figures related
to Heidegger.
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Heidegger
Extensive entry on Heidegger includes bibliography.
Martin_Heidegger.Org
Site includes bibliographies in PDF for Heidegger's work as well as
research sources related to the author. It looks basic but the
information provided is useful.
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