L'existencialisme
Example: L'existencialisme explora la llibertat i la responsabilitat personal.
Definition
"L'existencialisme" is a philosophical movement that explores human freedom, personal responsibility, and the meaning of existence. It emphasizes individual experience, choice, and the inherent anxiety that comes with confronting life's inherent uncertainties and absurdities.
Etymology
The term "l'existencialisme" originates from the French word 'existentialisme,' coined in the 20th century. It combines 'existence,' referring to being alive, with the suffix '-ism,' indicating a distinctive practice or philosophy. Did you know? The word gained popularity through philosophers like Jean-Paul Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir.
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