De existentiële ervaring
Example: Tijdens de lezing bespraken we de existentiële ervaring van angst en vrijheid.
Definition
"De existentiële ervaring" refers to the profound and fundamental experience related to existence, often involving feelings of anxiety, freedom, and the search for meaning in life. It highlights the individual's confrontation with the realities of being and their place in the world.
Etymology
The phrase "de existentiële ervaring" combines the Dutch article 'de' with 'existentiële,' derived from the Latin 'existentia' meaning 'existence,' and 'ervaring,' meaning 'experience.' It reflects philosophical discussions influenced by existentialist thinkers like Kierkegaard and Sartre, focusing on human existence and subjective experience.
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"De existentiële ervaring" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (C1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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the existential experience