Existentialism
Existentialism is a philosophical movement that focuses on individual experience, freedom, choice, and responsibility. It explores the idea that human existence is unexplainable and that individuals must create their own meaning and purpose in life. Existentialists often emphasize the importance of authenticity, self-awareness, and living in the present moment. Key themes in existentialism include dread, despair, and the search for personal identity in a seemingly indifferent or absurd world. Prominent existentialist thinkers include Jean-Paul Sartre, Simone de Beauvoir, and Soren Kierkegaard.