Continental Philosophy Part 1: Husserl, Bergson, Heidegger, and Jaspers

The video explores continental philosophy from the late 19th to mid-20th century, focusing on key figures like Husserl, Bergson, Heidegger, and Jaspers. It discusses phenomenology, existentialism, and critical theory, highlighting Husserl's intentionality, Bergson's multiplicity, Heidegger's focus on being, and Jaspers' existentialism. The tutorial concludes with a transition to analytic philosophy.

Which philosophical traditions are the roots of continental philosophy?

• Empiricism and Rationalism

• Utilitarianism and Pragmatism

• Stoicism and Epicureanism

• German idealism and Romanticism

What is the main focus of phenomenology according to Edmund Husserl?

• The exploration of mathematical principles

• The analysis of historical events

• The immediate perception of experiences

• The study of metaphysical theories

What term did Husserl use to criticize the reduction of the mind to logical principles?

• Empiricism

• Psychologism

• Rationalism

• Materialism

How does Henry Bergson's concept of multiplicity differ from Husserl's phenomenology?

• It focuses on empirical data

• It rejects the idea of time

• It emphasizes the unity of experiences

• It is more structured and systematic

What was Martin Heidegger's main philosophical focus?

• The study of political systems

• The analysis of language

• The concept of being and time

• The critique of scientific methods

Which philosopher was influenced by Kierkegaard and Nietzsche and emphasized a leap of faith?

• Henry Bergson

• Martin Heidegger

• Carl Jaspers

• Edmund Husserl

What societal issue did Carl Jaspers critique in his later years?

• The rise of fascism

• The dominance of technocratic governments

• The spread of capitalism

• The decline of religious beliefs