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Existentialism

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

Existentialist here

And having a crisis 🤣😅 it's all good tho

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

You ever just feel like packing it all in during the middle of work?

And I don't mean like leaving for the day. I mean like sitting there and realizing how much time you traded for an existence that's so so. Everything you've done or have been doing at said job seems incredibly stupid in the grand scheme of things. I get that a lot. But running off to another job… read more

How do you deal with the finiteness of your life and the inevitability of death? Do you fear it or accept it? How does it affect your attitude towards life?

Existentialist questions.. I assume most people will ignore this post and think “I deal with the finiteness of my life and the inevitability of death by denying it, ignoring it, or escaping from it. I fear it more than accept it because it terrifies me to think that one day I will cease to exist… read more

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

Relationships work best with clear expectations or structure

I prioritize stability and defined roles over emphasizing individual autonomy in relationships. Philosophically, this leans away from the existentialist ideal of radical freedom (where both parties freely choose without constraints). Instead, my preference for structure suggests a practical… read more

Exploring the Depths: The Philosophy of Love

Love, in its myriad forms, has captivated the minds and hearts of humanity since time immemorial. Philosophers, poets, and thinkers across cultures and epochs have sought to unravel its mysteries, pondering its essence, significance, and implications. The philosophy of love delves into the nature… 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

Apocalypse

Considering the global boiling climate events, the global energy crisis and the decline of capitalism bordering on scarcity and surveillance, where would you go, what would you do, and what does this mean to you? Have you ever experienced or are you experiencing philosophical crises regarding the… read more

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

Any thoughts on the existentialist school of thought? 🤔

Why did the existentialist cross the road?

To get to the other side... or did he? Perhaps the very act of crossing the road was an attempt to escape the absurdity of life and assert his freedom in the face of an indifferent universe. Or maybe he was just trying to catch up with his friends at the bar across the street. Who knows? 🤔🚶‍♂️🍻

A brief existentialist view of the universe

I wrote this text a few years ago in my notepad and then I found it in my files today, and I must have been thinking about it that day. Have you ever stopped to think about how small we are compared to the universe? The universe is around 13 billion years old. Our solar system has existed for… (edited) read more

Albert Camus

I am pessimistic about the human condition, but I am optimistic about man." Birthday of philosopher and existentialist writer, Albert Camus

Workshopping a Joke

Here's a little joke I thought I might run by some people: A nihilist, an existentialist, an absurdist all buy plots of land. The nihilist finds out his land is barren, so he gets drunk. The existentialist finds out his land is barren, but he works the land anyway. The absurdist finds out his land… read more

An Existentialist and Dating; "How frighteningly free we are!"

So how to Existentialism and Dating go hand-in-hand? Well to kick things off, a little background; Existentialism is essentially, "No human has a pre-planned script destined to follow, and we're here because we are, but let me figure out my own course of action through my acts" So, what does… read more