Existentialism Mugs
Description: A question mark design with the word "life" implying the existential questions of life, it's meaning and purpose as in the philosophy of existentialism. It may relate to existential crisis and dread which involves the same subject matters. Either way, the design do looks cool imho :)
Description: "Above all don't lie to yourself. The man who lies to himself and listens to his own lie comes to a point that he cannot distinguish the truth within him, or around him, and so loses all respect for himself and for others. And having no respect he ceases to love." - Fyodor Dostoevsky Quote from the Brothers Karamazov, Sans Seraph version
Description: The quote comes at the close of the play No Exit (Huis Clos, in French) which Sartre wrote in 1943. No Exit depicts the arrival of three characters – Garcin, Estelle, and Inez – in hell – which happens to be a drawing room. As the characters struggle to understand what sin has led them to hell, and what their punishment may be, they quickly gather that there is no torturer. No executioner. No flames to burn their souls eternally. It’s just the three of them, trapped in a deadlock. The other characters in the room are the punishment, as it were.
Description: Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Hermann Hesse's Steppenwolf with my meticulously crafted illustrated tribute. Through this captivating artwork withthe wolf, symbolizing the untamed essence and mysterious allure of the novel's protagonist i pay homage to the literary masterpiece that has enthralled readers worldwide. Perfect for literature lovers and admirers of German classics, my design captures the essence of Steppenwolf's introspective exploration, existential musings, and transformative odyssey. Add a touch of literary sophistication to your space or surprise a fellow bibliophile with a thoughtful gift. Experience the profound themes and philosophical depths of Hesse's iconic work through this unique and evocative piece of lite
Description: Albert Camus ; 7 November 1913 – 4 January 1960) was a French philosopher, author, and journalist. He won the Nobel Prize in Literature at the age of 44 in 1957, the second youngest recipient in history. Philosophically, Camus's views contributed to the rise of the philosophy known as absurdism. He is also considered to be an existentialist, despite his having firmly rejected the term throughout his lifetime.
Description: Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche was a German philosopher, cultural critic, composer, poet, philologist, and Latin and Greek scholar whose work has exerted a profound influence on modern intellectual history. He began his career as a classical philologist before turning to philosophy.
