existentialism
existentialism
Noun
This term describes a philosophical outlook centered on the belief that existence precedes essence. It posits that humans are not born with a predefined purpose or nature but must create their own meaning through conscious choices and personal responsibility. Because it is an abstract philosophical system, the word is treated as an uncountable noun. It does not have a plural form in standard usage, as it refers to a singular body of thought rather than individual instances of a thing.
Meanings
Nounexistentialism
A philosophical theory that emphasizes the individual person as a free and responsible agent determining their own development through acts of will.
"The student's thesis explored the core tenets of existentialism and its influence on modern literature."