Hey guys! After years of working hard in college, pulling all-nighters and surviving group projects, you've finally made it! The long-awaited diploma is yours! But now comes that question that seems bigger than any TCC: what now? Welcome to the phase of life where we discover that the real world is like a gigantic flea market full of possibilities, but also of junk that no one really knows what to do with.
To help you on this journey of self-discovery after college, let's discuss how some great thinkers can give us some tips for dealing with chaos. They don't have ready-made answers, but they can help you understand the path in a deeper way.
Sartre, the existentialist philosopher who loved coffee and cigarettes, said that “existence precedes essence.” In other words, there is no set script for your life. Your essence, who you are, is created by the choices you make. Graduating from college is just one of the first acts of a play that you are writing yourself. Of course, this is both liberating and scary. You are free to be whoever you want, but there is no escape; it is all your responsibility. If doubt strikes, Sartre would probably say: choose something! Even if you make mistakes, you learn and evolve.
We live in times that Bauman, the guy who figured out the most profound things about modernity, called “liquid modernity.” In this vibe, nothing is stable: jobs, relationships, dreams… It seems like everything slips through your fingers. If you finished college thinking you were going to find a steady job and settle down, it’s time to adjust your expectations. The thinker doesn’t want to discourage you, but to warn you: today’s world is about flexibility. So, instead of clinging to fixed ideas, embrace the movement. You may not start out in your dream job, but you’ll acquire skills along the way. And who knows, in the midst of all this, you might discover a passion you didn’t even know you had? READ THE ARTICLE “Anxiety”: https://www.h2foz.com.br/filosofia-para-o-dia-a-dia/consumo-e-ansiedade-na-perspectiva-zygmunt-bauman/
Now, if there is a philosopher who is like an earthquake, it is Nietzsche. He understood that living is a huge challenge, even more so when we realize that the “meaning of life” does not come ready-made from anywhere. For Nietzsche, the fun is precisely there: you are the artist of your own existence. The concept of “superman” is about overcoming the limits that society imposes and creating your own values. Finishing college is a perfect opportunity for this. Instead of following what others expect, ask yourself: what makes me feel alive? What are my own values? Based on these answers, you can chart a path that is authentic and meaningful to you. READ THE ARTICLE “Super Human”: https://www.h2foz.com.br/filosofia-para-o-dia-a-dia/super-homem-em-nietzsche/
Hannah Arendt is the voice that reminds us that life is not just about thinking, but about acting. She believed that it is through action, through encounters with others, that we truly make a difference in the world. Finishing college is the time to get out of the bubble and start taking action in the real world. This could mean looking for a job that makes an impact, getting involved in social causes or simply sharing your ideas with the people around you. For Arendt, action is something unpredictable, but that is what makes life interesting.
When reality hits and the rent comes, it’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that work is just about making money. But Karl Marx, yes, the one from the manifesto, reminded us that work is also an expression of who we are. In capitalism, it’s common for us to feel alienated, as if our work has nothing to do with us. That’s why Marx could encourage you to look for something that has meaning for you. It’s not always easy, it might be a path full of hardships, but working on something that connects with your values can be transformative. And remember: it’s always good to balance dream and reality. Maybe you can combine the two? READ THE ARTICLE “Time”: https://www.h2foz.com.br/filosofia-para-o-dia-a-dia/sem-tempo/
So, I finished college, what now? Something that no philosopher will tell you, but which is the absolute truth: no one has everything figured out! Seriously, even adults who seem super confident are a little lost inside. Life is an eternal process of experimentation, error and learning. Now it's time to continue building your story, even if the path is a bit crooked and full of detours. Take a deep breath, trust yourself and keep going. As Nietzsche would say, "what doesn't kill you makes you stronger". Let's live this adventure!
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It is a very important topic at a time when self-knowledge is often forgotten as part of the training of new professionals. The reflections proposed are very good, professor.