Existentialism: Freedom and Authenticity
Words: 799 1695Existentialism is a philosophical movement that emerged in the 19th and 20th centuries, focusing on the individual's experience of freedom and choice in an apparently indifferent or chaotic universe. It is a response to the quest for meaning in a world that can often seem devoid of intrinsic purpose. Prominent existentialist thinkers include Jean-Paul Sartre, Friedrich Nietzsche, Søren Kierkegaard, Martin Heidegger, and Albert Camus. Each philosopher brought unique perspectives to existentialism, yet they share a common interest in the human […]