Definition of existentialism
ex`is`ten´tial`ism
n.
1.
(Philosophy)
a
philosophical
theory
or
attitude
having
various
interpretations
,
generally
emphasising
the
existence
of
the
individual
as
a
unique
agent
with
free
will
and
responsibility
for
his
or
her
own
acts
,
though
living
in
a
universe
devoid
of
any
certain
knowledge
of
right
and
wrong
;
from
one
'
s
plight
as
a
free
agent
with
uncertain
guidelines
may
arise
feelings
of
anguish
.
Existentialism
is
concerned
more
with
concrete
existence
rather
than
abstract
theories
of
essences
;
is
contrasted
with
rationalism
and
empiricism
;
and
is
associated
with
Kierkegaard
,
Heidegger
and
Sartre
,
as
well
as
others
.
Related Words
depersonalisation
,
depersonalization
,
existentialist
philosophy
,
philosophical
doctrine
,
philosophical
theory
,
philosophy
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