Existentialism is a form of philosophical inquiry that explores the problem of human existence and centers on the lived experience of the thinking, feeling, acting individual.

What is existentialism?

In the view of the existentialist, the individual's starting point has been called "the existential angst," a sense of dread, disorientation, confusion, or anxiety in the face of an apparently meaningless or absurd world.Existentialist thinkers frequently explore issues related to the meaning, purpose, and value of human existence.

In the views of existentialists.

You identify yourself as an athlete and have a promising career. Then you have a severe injury and your career is over. At that point, you would have an existential crisis because you have defined yourself as an athlete.

Example

There are 6 themes/tenets that are basic of Existentialism, they are<ul><li>Importance of the individual.</li><li>Importance of choice.</li><li>Anxiety regarding life, death, contingencies, and extreme situations.</li><li>Meaning and absurdity.</li><li>Authenticity.</li><li>Social criticism.</li></ul>

Themes of Existentialism

I realize today that nothing in the world is more distasteful to a man than to take the path that leads to himself.﻿

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In the midst of an existential crisis? What's it existentialism all about? Help is at hand from philosopher Julian Baggini. He explains the roots of existentialist philosophy and existentialism. 

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