The existential experience
Example: Many philosophers explore the existential experience to understand human freedom.
Definition
"The existential experience" refers to the subjective awareness and confrontation with one's existence, including feelings of freedom, choice, anxiety, and meaning. It encompasses how individuals perceive their being and navigate the inherent conditions of life, such as mortality and authenticity.
Etymology
The phrase "the existential experience" combines 'existential,' derived from the Latin 'existere' meaning 'to stand out' or 'to exist,' with 'experience,' from Latin 'experientia,' meaning 'trial' or 'knowledge gained by doing.' This term gained prominence through existentialist philosophy in the 20th century, emphasizing personal existence and subjective human reality.
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