The Concept of Love and its Relation to Others in Existentialism
Date of Award
2023
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelors
Department
Humanities
First Advisor
Flakne, April
Area of Concentration
Philosophy
Abstract
Dealing with the problem of self and others in existentialism has a key importance in self-knowledge and transcending self to reach the higher self. In a love relationship, however, the other takes a more important role, and where more than one person is involved in this relationship, the issue of the other becomes more complicated. Although one should prioritize one’s own freedom and surpass oneself, but when the other and others are present in the relationship, the person's freedom will be conditioned to one’s willing others free. Regarding a love triangle, which is the theme of the play, one is violating others and one’s freedom, which one must overcome and by correcting one's choice, in order to expand the future possibilities for oneself and others instead of limiting them.
Recommended Citation
Bahman, Yasmin, "The Concept of Love and its Relation to Others in Existentialism" (2023). Theses & ETDs. 6328.
https://digitalcommons.ncf.edu/theses_etds/6328