Philosophy

Existentialism 

Existentialism is philosophical theory which emphasizes the existence of the individual as free and responsible urgent determining their own development through act of the will.

The philosophy existentialism arose in 19th century and it became more important in Mid 20th century specially after the world war 2.

Also the existentialism believes that every individuals are entirely free and must take the personal responsibility for themselves .

Philosophers behind the Existentialism 

1. Soren Kierkegard _ father of Existentialism 
2. Jean paul sartre 
3. Martin Heidegger 
4. Albert Camus 
5. Friedrich Nietzsche 
6. Karl Jasper 

Key words of Existentialism 

• Freedom 
• Choice 
• Responsibility 

Themes of the philosophy Existentialism 

1.Importance of the individual
2.Importance of choice 
3. Meaning and Absurdity 
4. Authenticity 
5. Social critism
6. Importance of personal relations
7. Atheism and Religion 
8. Religion 

Famous books related to Existentialism 

1. Fear and Trembling 
2. Either / Or
3. Existentialism is a Humanism 
4. Being and Nothingness
5. Being and Time
6. The Rebel 

Quotes about Existentialism 

"Man is condemned to be free;because once thrown into the world,he is responsible for everything what he does. It is up to you to give meaning."
_ Jean paul sartre _

"The most painfully state of being is remembering the future particularly the one you will never have."
_ Soren Kierkegard _

" You will never be happy if you continue to search for what happiness consist of. You will never live if you are looking for the meaning of life."
_ Albert Camus _

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