Stanford University: Dr. Steven Crowell's "Existentialism"
Read Dr. Crowell's overview of existentialism. As you read, make a list of the different themes that existentialist thought deals with - for instance, the concepts of freedom, essence, and value. This list of existentialist themes will serve as an informal guide to you as you encounter and build upon the recurring philosophical ideas found throughout this course.
Click http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/existentialism/ link to open resource.