El existencialismo
Example: El existencialismo explora el sentido de la vida humana.
Definition
"El existencialismo" is a philosophical movement that focuses on individual existence, freedom, and choice. It explores the meaning and purpose of human life, emphasizing personal responsibility and the experience of living in an often absurd or indifferent world.
Etymology
The term "el existencialismo" comes from the Latin word 'existentia', meaning 'existence', combined with the suffix '-ismo' which denotes a doctrine or movement. It was popularized in the 20th century, especially through philosophers like Jean-Paul Sartre, who emphasized human freedom and subjective experience.
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"El existencialismo" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Philosophy - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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