Existentialist Philosopher (Noun)
Meaning
A philosopher who emphasizes freedom of choice and personal responsibility but who regards human existence in a hostile universe as unexplainable.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The existentialist philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre argued that human beings have complete freedom to choose their actions and create their own meaning in life.
- As an existentialist philosopher, Martin Heidegger focused on the concept of "Being" and the human condition, emphasizing the individual's responsibility to create their own existence.
- The existentialist philosopher Albert Camus believed that humanity's search for meaning in a seemingly meaningless world is a fundamental aspect of the human condition.
- The works of existentialist philosopher Gabriel Marcel explored the relationship between human existence and the search for transcendence and meaning.
- The existentialist philosopher Simone de Beauvoir argued that human beings must take responsibility for their own freedom and create their own values in life.