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existentialism

Translations

existentialismnoun
existentialismePhilosophie.
Existentialism became popular in the 20th century as a response to the perceived meaninglessness of life.
L’existentialisme est devenu populaire au XXe siècle en réponse au sentiment d’absurdité de la vie.
existentialismeCourant philosophique du XXe siècle.
He wrote his thesis on the impact of existentialism on modern theology.
Il a rédigé sa thèse sur l’impact de l’existentialisme sur la théologie moderne.
Synonyms
philosophy of existence
existential philosophy
existential thought
existential theory

Definitions

existentialismnoun
A philosophical theory or approach which emphasizes the existence of the individual person as a free and responsible agent determining their own development through acts of the will.
Existentialism became popular in the 20th century as a response to the perceived meaninglessness of life.
The 20th-century philosophical movement that advocates this theory, particularly as developed by Kierkegaard, Sartre, Heidegger, and others.
He wrote his thesis on the impact of existentialism on modern theology.
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