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What does existentialism mean by existence precedes essence and how does it differ from essence precedes existence?

Why according to Sartre, is human consciousness necessarily alienated consciousness, or consciousness that exists by negating itself.

What is Camus's version of the existentialist conception of happiness?

What is bad faith and why is it inevitable according to Sartre?

What is Camus's definition of the Absurd?

Explain both sides of the Master Slave relationship and why they are self-defeating.

How does Camus respond to Sartre's claim that the Master Slave relationship and bad faith are inescapable

Explain each of the three theses of Romanticism.

How did Kant's views lead to Romanticism?

What did Kant think about how we perceived the world?

How does Romanticism think we keep our individuality while being part of the whole?

Reading Questions on The Stranger and on Room with a View.