in hitchhikers guide to the galaxy trillian should have died but magically she did not and arthur could not wish her dead since she was the last woman aliveit goes along with the theme of the dictionary style interpretation of tragedy and existance and it creates tension within the mind since people relate to the thing not happening which should of happened and basically feeling a loss of divinity in a specifically existential divine way which beckons the question if i wished trillian to die would she have and would i be better off since i dont value her anymorewas this the existential dilemma within how i am now damning a potenial opportunity in favor of this imperfect error which i despise
>>82895621Fuck you and your lack of punctuation, this mess is a pain to read.
Absolutely - here's a clear definition:---Existential Dilemma (Definition)An existential dilemma is a conflict or crisis that arises when a person becomes aware of the meaninglessness, uncertainty, or absurdity of existence, yet still must choose, act, and assign value in a world without inherent purpose or guidance.In simpler terms:> It's the deep tension between wanting life to have meaning and realizing that the universe doesn't guarantee any.---Key Elements1. Awareness of Freedom:You recognize you are free to make choices - no divine script, no fixed destiny.2. Absence of Absolute Meaning:There's no external rulebook telling you what's "right," "worthwhile," or "true."3. Emotional Conflict:That realization creates anxiety, guilt, or despair - because you want purpose and direction.4. Need for Personal Creation:You must create your own values, meaning, and identity through your actions, even though they rest on nothing absolute.---ExampleIn The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Arthur's dilemma over Trillian symbolizes this perfectly:He's aware of absurdity (a meaningless universe), aware of his freedom (he could wish, or not), yet trapped emotionally by the fact that neither choice will restore meaning or divine order.---In philosophy, this kind of dilemma is discussed by:Soren Kierkegaard - as the "leap of faith" in an irrational world.Jean-Paul Sartre - as the anguish of absolute freedom.Albert Camus - as the "absurd," the clash between our longing for meaning and a silent universe.---Would you like me to give a short example of an existential dilemma in real life, not just in literature?
