Is there any hope for Nigeria?
There is hope for Nigeria.I have seen many Nigerian youths who are conquering great frontiers on their social media profiles alone. That gives me hope.Many of these Nigerian youths seem to be quite passionate, empathetic and solution-driven to our plight. That gives me hope.Some Nigerian youths have actually taken it upon themselves to actually discuss what matters and ask the right questions. That gives me hope!I have discussed with many Nigerians in diaspora who want to import change (overseas lifestyle experiences) into the country. That gives me hope.I see many Nigerian entrepreneurs venturing into businesses not just for profit but because they want to impact lives and improve our standard of living. That gives me hope.I see the excellent academic performances of Nigerians, both home and abroad. That gives me hope.Augusta Uwamanzu-Nna (L) and Anthony Joshua (R)I see many Nigerians questioning their religious ideals. That gives me hope.The fact that we have only given the bare minimum for the welfare of Nigeria(ns) because of corruption and poor quality leaders, and knowing that if we just try by even just 30%, we’d achieve incredible feats. That gives me hope.Unlike African countries like Zimbabwe, Burundi, Angola etc, Nigeria does not operate a dictatorship government. Anyone can freely promote change by opposing our under-performing government. That gives me hope!There’s hope for Nigerian when we all finally remember and start honouring our own national pledge:I pledge to Nigeria my country, to be faithful, loyal and honest. To serve Nigeria will all my strength, to defend her unity, uphold her honour and glory, so help me God.I see this question on Quora. That in itself, gives me hope.Thank you for keeping this hope alive!
What are the basic concepts/ideas of existentialism?
Existentialism have some basic concepts and I thinks it is within this scopes:Absurdity: What human beings encounter when they come into contact with the world. Absurdity is brought about because the human instinct to seek order and meaning is frustrated by the refusal of the world to be orderly or meaningful.Anxiety: Kierkegaard said, “Anxiety is the dizziness of freedom.” You feel anxiety because you recognize that you and you alone are responsible for your actions. This produces the two-sided feeling of simultaneous dread and exhilaration.Alienation: The sense that you’re a stranger in the world, or a stranger to yourself. Many aspects of existence can be alienating. One of the primary sources is absurdity. Ironically, the stories and systems developed by philosophy and religion to address that absurdity can be just as alienating.Existence precedes essence: Sartre’s phrase to describe the existential situation humans find themselves in. It refers to the fact that when you’re born, you have no meaning, no purpose, no definition. Human beings exist first, and only later define themselves.The Übermensch: The word Nietzsche uses to refer to his ideal human being. Literally “overman,” the word reflects the importance in his philosophy of overcoming — overcoming traditional values, overcoming the herd mentality, and, most importantly, overcoming yourself. You overcome these things so that you might attain something greater. Nietzsche’s Übermensch is an unconventional creator of values, a joyous free spirit, and one who embraces the earth instead of pining away for heaven.The death of God: The death of the notion that belief in God alone, or belief in any religious or philosophical system, is sufficient to provide human beings with the meaning, purpose, and definition they crave. It’s the recognition that, because no external system can provide you with the answers, you must take responsibility for providing them yourself.Subjectivity: Your first-person perspective on the world, including the needs, desires, and emotions that accompany that perspective. The existentialists take this as a valid and important starting point for genuinely human endeavors. This can be contrasted with the scientific mindset, which always starts with objectivity — seeing people in impersonal, objective terms without emotion or appreciation for their individual point of view.