Het existentialisme
Example: Het existentialisme benadrukt de vrijheid en verantwoordelijkheid van het individu.
Definition
"Existentialism" is a philosophical movement that emphasizes individual freedom, choice, and responsibility. It focuses on the human experience, the meaning of existence, and the challenges of living authentically in an often uncertain and absurd world.
Etymology
The word "existentialism" comes from the Latin 'existere,' meaning 'to exist,' combined with the suffix '-ism,' indicating a distinct practice or philosophy. It gained prominence in the 20th century as a term describing philosophical ideas centered on human existence, notably popularized by thinkers like Jean-Paul Sartre and Søren Kierkegaard.
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