Het existentialisme
Example: Het existentialisme benadrukt de vrijheid en verantwoordelijkheid van het individu.
Definition
"Het existentialisme" is a philosophical movement that emphasizes individual freedom, choice, and responsibility, focusing on the human experience and the meaning of existence in a seemingly indifferent or absurd world.
Etymology
The term "het existentialisme" derives from the Latin 'existentia' meaning 'existence,' combined with the suffix '-isme' used in Dutch to denote a system or ideology. It was popularized in the 20th century through philosophers like Jean-Paul Sartre and Søren Kierkegaard, who explored human existence and personal freedom.
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