Existentialism Community

Like is any of this for real, or not?

Can't believe we're 3/4 of the way through 2026 and I still haven't figured my life out. Ever since Covid, I feel like my whole existence has been altered somehow. Like nothing feels real anymore. And I'm always tired-- physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Also, everything I was… read more

Existentialism vs. Absurdism

Which do you prefer? I like them both but we can't follow them at the same time.

Anybody experienced ego death?

Just want to talk about life and existence? Not afraid of existentialism (edited)

Existentialism of life

In my attempts to find the truth of life, I became entangled in my own thoughts. If life exists to be enjoyed, then I don't know the meaning of enjoyment. Most will answer that achieving something will already be a pleasure. Few will say that the journey itself is the joy of life. I will answer… read more

Existentialism Nihilism

I heard this quote in a show, it's very deep and utterly pessimistic. Though, I am not one to be dreary with thoughts. I do appreciate both sides of the spectrum as we would not have one without the other. Samuel Beckett1953, Waiting for Godot

The Lucifer Effect: Why Supreme Evil is Always Disguised as 'Heartless Logic'

When we hear the name "Lucifer" or entities of darkness, we often picture a vicious monster driven by wild desires. Yet, if we dissect classical literature and ancient philosophy, true evil is actually incredibly calm, brilliant, and utterly... logical. Let's look at the anatomy of the primordial… read more

Metamorphosis(Samsa)

I always believed that carrying the financial weight and putting my people first would guarantee their unconditional love and respect. Kafka's The Metamorphosis completely shattered that illusion. If you are actively searching for a piece of classic psychological fiction that explores the darkest… read more

There is no winning

As far as I can tell, now we could start the whole debate of what exactly winning is and then that springs into morality and value theory, and then existentialism and oops, there goes god again... sorry I got ahead of myself again. I guess the more popular version of this saying is catch 22 or… read more

If God Already Knows How Our Lives End, Why Must We Go Through Ups, Downs, and Pain?

Have you ever wondered—if the Creator already knows the ending of every human's story—why aren't we simply placed at the finish line from the very start? Why must we be born into this glitch-filled world, endure suffering, feel loneliness, and even fall into sin? After much reflection, I realized… read more

Word Of The Day

Resistentialism (noun): A humorous concept or mock-philosophy describing the perceived malevolent or spiteful behavior of inanimate objects. It’s like the idea that a printer has a personal vendetta against someone when it jams up when they’re trying to print the quarterly financials…….two minutes… read more

Existentialism

I wonder who is your favorite existentialist philosopher or concept :3 I would love to hear them all~

Branches of philosophy

Discovering Knowledge From The Tree Of Wisdom: The word philosophy comes from the Greek roots "philos" meaning love and "sophia" meaning wisdom or knowledge. The trunk of philosophy can be considered to be the broader branches that serve as foundational areas of inquiry. These branches include… read more

One philosophical confession.

My spirit is the spirit of Platonic idealism, German individualism, in which I am the creative Nothing, from which I myself as creator create everything according to Stirner, and German romanticism, which proclaims formation through destruction according to Hölderlin; the spirit of French elitism… read more

Existential Anime

Some of your favorite anime that deals with themes of loneliness, existentialism and isolation?

What is your philosophical school?

existentialism It is the belief that through a combination of consciousness, free will, and personal responsibility, one can construct one's own meaning within a world that is intrinsically meaningless. It is a philosophical movement and a historical term that refers to a period of French… read more

Masculinity and Femininity in Philosophy: A Thought-Provoking Exploration

In our complex world, the interplay between masculinity and femininity has sparked countless debates, discussions, and interpretations. Rooted deeply in cultural norms and historical contexts, these concepts define not just how we perceive gender roles but also influence our philosophical outlooks… read more

Existentialism

Much like Dostoevsky my usual plan is to go mad..

If you believe that the universe/life has no inherent meaning, which of the following existential philosophies / approaches sits closest to you? Nihilism, existentialism or absurdism? 🫥

Absolutely, the question of whether we can have darkness without lightness (or vice versa) is deeply philosophical. It touches on fundamental questions about: * Existence and Reality: How do we define something that exists?

* Existence and Reality: How do we define something that exists? Does darkness exist as an entity itself, or is it simply the absence of light? This delves into the nature of reality and how we perceive it. * Duality and Interdependence: The concept of light and darkness as inseparable forces… read more

Black Mirror: the new season

What do you think about it? No spoilers please, I'm still taking my time. I love the writing on this show, though I think season 1 had the best writers. One of the few shows that nails digital horror and existentialism.

You were made by the world

Existentialism ruled philosophy in the mid 1900s. Existence preceded essence. You weren't born with an essence, a purpose. Your purpose didn't exist before you existed. You existed before your purpose. It encouraged the world to find subjective truth, seek out purpose and break away from… read more

Which is the Better Philosophy to Follow in Life? And Why?

Existence and Essence in Existentialism

Jean-Paul Sartre poses the question of existence and essence. Are we made with a predetermined course that we are bound to? Essence preceding Existence. Or do we define our essence through our actions and choices. Existence preceding essence?

Just having a bit of an existential crisis.

Yes, I posted it in a different category. Think about it, the universe is around 13 billion years old, our solar system has been around for about 5 billion years, and Earth is roughly 4 billion years old. Moving on, Homo sapiens popped up about 300,000 years ago. Since then, we've 'evolved' quite… (edited) read more

Existentialism during a trip:

Deep in the AM

Maybe it's because I'm hurtling towards the final stretch of another trip around the sun Particularly this one Almost hitting the beginnings of the middle I've asked myself big questions Wondered about why ... Everything The conclusion... Existentialism With a dash of agnosticism Ripping up… read more

Patterns

#falseknees #birds #existentialism #patterns

9 Deep Esoteric Movies

1. The Great Beauty (2013) - Directed by Paolo Sorrentino, this Italian film follows a jaded writer as he reflects on life's beauty and emptiness in the vibrant city of Rome. 2. Waking Life (2001) - Directed by Richard Linklater, this animated film explores the dream-like journey of a man as he… read more

Existentialism recs

Anyone got any good existentialist media recs? I've read most of camus and satres works, same with dovstoyesky. But I want more books/games/movies that explore existential themes

Suggest an Interesting Philosophical Idea/View to Read.

If anyone had any interesting ideas or suggestions as to what I could read up on? I'd always found existentialism to like hit the right place for me as the more I read about it the more it made sense, but if anyone has any other suggestions as to other philosophical views that could be an… read more

Multiverse theory and the existentialism that comes with it.

I’ve been thinking about multiverse theory a lot lately and with it I think an “afterlife” and “reincarnation” may be tied into it. It may not be the most scientific thing in the world but I do believe that souls exist, but instead in some sort of grandiose religious form it’s simply the energy… read more

Absolutely, the question of whether we can have darkness without lightness (or vice versa) is deeply philosophical. It touches on fundamental questions about: * Existence and Reality: How do we define something that exists?

* Duality and Interdependence: The concept of light and darkness as inseparable forces speaks to the idea of duality and the interconnectedness of opposites. Many philosophical traditions explore this duality, such as Yin and Yang in Taoism. * Perception and Knowledge: How do our senses and… read more

The job that I desperately wanted 20 months back

#life #existential #existentialism #sisyphus

Summary OF Existentialism: Human Devoid of Essence

"Existentialism: Human Devoid of Essence" stands as a comprehensive exploration of a philosophical movement that unfolded against the backdrop of the 19th and 20th centuries, carving its niche in intellectual discourse. This profound examination navigates the labyrinth of existential thought,… read more

Book review

This book is about a nihilist girl who decides to end her life because she wants freedom from her apathy. She has everything she wants but still she feels empty and purposeless! Someone saves her life but her doctor tells her that she will die soon because her attempt of suicide has done… read more

Universal Existentialism