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1. • • Existentialists embrace the notion that human beings are free to make choices about their lives, and that these choices inevitably involve responsibility. They also emphasize the importance of living an authentic life – a life that is in line with one's own values and beliefs, rather than one that is dictated by society or convention.
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   Why do existentialists believe in a more authentic way of philosophising?

   • We have already seen that for the existentialists it is of equal importance what one says and the way in which something is said. This forms part of the attempt to return to a more authentic way of philosophising, firstly exemplified by the Greeks.

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   Does existentialism influence philosophy?

   • As a whole, existentialism has had relatively little direct influence within philosophy. In Germany, existentialism (and especially Heidegger) was criticised for being obscure, abstract or even mystical in nature.

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   What is existentialism based on?

   • One of the most influential of these secular philosophies was existentialism. In the 20th century, , a key figure in existentialism, took up the challenge of thinking about the meaning of life without recourse to theology. Sartre argued that Aristotle, and those who followed in Aristotle’s footsteps, had it all back-to-front.

   What makes a good life? Existentialists believed we should embrace

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   What is the first effect of existentialism?

   • “The first effect of existentialism,” Sartre wrote in his 1946 essay , “is that it puts every man in possession of himself as he is, and places the entire responsibility for his existence squarely upon his own shoulders.” Crucial to living an authentic life, the existentialists would say, is recognising that we desire freedom above everything else.

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   What is the difference between authenticity and existentialism?

   • Authenticity involves confronting the realities of existence, including suffering, uncertainty, and mortality, with courage and honesty. Existential anxiety: Existentialism explores the experience of existential anxiety, or the sense of unease and disorientation that arises from confronting the fundamental questions of existence.

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   What is existentialism & why is it important?

   • Existentialism is a catch-all term for those philosophers who consider the nature of the human condition as a key philosophical problem and who share the view that this problem is best addressed through ontology. This very broad definition will be clarified by discussing seven key themes that existentialist thinkers address.

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   Jan 6, 2023 · Authenticity: Existentialists are critical of our ingrained tendency to conform to the norms and expectations of the public world because it prevents us from being authentic or true to ourselves.

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   • a. Søren Kierkegaard (1813-1855) as an Existentialist Philosopher. Kierkegaard was many things: philosopher, religious writer, satirist, psychologist, journalist, literary critic and generally considered the ‘father’ of existentialism.
   • b. Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900) as an Existentialist Philosopher. “I know my lot. Some day my name will be linked to the memory of something monstrous, of a crisis as yet unprecedented on earth…” (Nietzsche 2007:88).
   • c. Martin Heidegger (1889-1976) as an Existentialist Philosopher. Heidegger exercised an unparalleled influence on modern thought. Without knowledge of his work recent developments in modern European philosophy (Sartre, Gadamer, Arendt, Marcuse, Derrida, Foucault et al.)
   • d. Jean-Paul Sartre (1905-1980) as an Existentialist Philosopher. In the public consciousness, at least, Sartre must surely be the central figure of existentialism.

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   Aug 21, 2023 · Contrary to Aristotle’s conception of eudaimonia, the existentialists regard acting authentically as the highest good. This means never acting in such a way that denies we are free.

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   By challenging conventional beliefs and advocating for authenticity and personal agency, existentialism invites individuals to confront the fundamental questions of existence with courage and integrity, and to embrace the complexities of human life with a sense of purpose and passion.

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   Oct 24, 2024 · Existentialism, any of various philosophies, most influential in continental Europe from about 1930 to the mid-20th century, that have in common an interpretation of human existence in the world that stresses its concreteness and its problematic character.

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   May 17, 2023 · Existentialists reject traditional values and beliefs and instead focus on personal freedom and responsibility. They argue that each person has unique experiences and perspectives, and that these should be embraced rather than suppressed.

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   The idea that intensity and commitment are central to being authentic is shared by all types of existentialists. Another characteristic attributed to an authentic life by most existentialists is a lucid awareness of one’s own responsibility for one’s choices in shaping one’s life.