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The Existentialism of "Imagine"
Summary: In his famous song "Imagine," John Lennon depicts what life could be like in an indifferent world of peace. In the process, he espoused a strong existential view against religion, war, and materialism.
John Lennon, an inspirational music artist of the 20th century, has published many political and personal songs portraying his views on oneself and politics. In one of his famous records entitled "Imagine", he depicts what life could be like in an indifferent world of peace. He articulates that religion, war and materialism incline the human race to a less than human soul. The existential world he portrays is a dream world where the emulation of our race won't exist in an effort to live in harmony. Fueled by the recent Vietnam War when "Imagine" was published, the song takes a strong existential view against religion, war and materialism.
Lennon's powerful argument recognizes that religion gives believers a hope for a better world without having to save a world of their own. In the first stanza of "Imagine", Lennon takes a clear anti-religious view as briefly states that contrary...
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