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Existentialism. Yes, you have heard correctly. The trend revolutionizing the nation is the newly found philosophy of existentialism. Upon the nation’s brink of war, this newly found philosophy has transfigured the mental state of many. Those included involve the key figures that founded this philosophy of existentialism, such as Jean-Paul Sartre and Albert Camus.

So what is Existentialism?

The dictionary definition suggests that "existentialism is a philosophy concerned with finding self and the meaning of life through free will, choice, and personal responsibility. The belief is that people are searching to find out who and what they are throughout life as they make choices based on their experiences, beliefs, and outlook." (allaboutphilosophy.com).

wHO FOUNDED EXISTENTIALISM?

The philosophy of existentialism arose the early 19th century upon the brink of World War I and World War II. This emerging philosophy has taken the world by storm with its main tenents, Kierkegaard and Nietzsche. Along with these philosophers, Jean-Paul Sartre, Albert Camus, and Simone de Beauvoir have also embodied the existentialist mentality, thus publishing works regarding free will and imminent death.

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