Existential Boredom Re-examined

Christian Gilliam

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Existential Boredom Re-examined

Christian Gilliam

Existential Analysis, Vol.24(2), pp.250-262

07/2013

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Ambiguity; Authenticity (Philosophy); Boredom; Existentialism; Heidegger; Life-affirmation; Nothingness; Sartre; Affirmations; Mood (Psychology)

This paper takes issue with interpretations of boredom as an existential mood that must be avoided. Through addressing some of the inconsistencies in Heidegger’s account of boredom, and relatedly exploring its intricate relationship with nothingness, this paper argues that profound boredom is a primary route to authenticity and life-affirmation.

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Title: Existential Boredom Re-examined
Creators: Christian Gilliam
Publication Details: Existential Analysis, Vol.24(2), pp.250-262
Publisher: The Society for Existential Analysis
Date published: 07/2013
Date submitted: 30/06/2017
Identifiers: 99512343502346
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