existentialism in philosophy
Existentialism in philosophy is a belief system or philosophical perspective that emphasizes individual existence, freedom, and personal choice. It asserts that humans are responsible for creating their own meaning and purpose in life, as opposed to depending on predetermined values or external authorities. Existentialism encourages individuals to confront and embrace the inherent uncertainties and hardships of life, ultimately empowering them to define their own values, shape their own experiences, and live authentically.
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- authenticity
- consciousness
- existential crisis
- existential dread
- existential ethics
- existential philosophy and nihilism
- existential psychology
- existentialism
- existentialism and art
- existentialism and existential therapy
- existentialism and human existence
- existentialism and literature
- existentialism and religion
- existentialism and social/political implications
- existentialist philosophers
- existenz philosophy
- individual freedom
- search for meaning
- self-creation
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