Existentialism

Pronunciation: /ˈˌɛɡˌzɪstɛnʃəɫˈɪzəm/

Existentialism (noun)

  1. A belief that people create meaning through their choices, and must face life’s uncertainty and responsibility.
  2. A way of thinking that stresses personal freedom, and that each person is responsible for how they live.

Examples

  • Existentialism emphasizes life meaning choice through personal decisions.
  • Existentialism teaches that life meaning choice depends on what you choose.