Existentialism in T.S. Eliot's 'The Waste Land': A Philosophical Analysis

This paper analyzes the philosophical value of T.S. Eliot's 'The Waste Land' from an existentialist perspective. The outline covers the research background, topic, and significance, followed by an introduction to existentialism and T.S. Eliot.

The paper then delves into how existentialist concepts like being-towards-death, temporality, and absurdity are reflected in 'The Waste Land'. It also explores the paradoxes present in the poem, such as the paradox between desire and desolation and propriety and impropriety.

Finally, the paper concludes by summarizing the findings and offering insights on the philosophical value of 'The Waste Land' from an existentialist perspective.

Overall, the thesis aims to provide a deeper understanding of the philosophical themes present in 'The Waste Land' and how they relate to existentialist thought.