What Is Existentialism | Frenly Circle

Existentialism is a philosophical and literary movement that explores the human individual's struggle to lead an authentic life, often incorporating concepts such as existential crises, angst, courage, and freedom, as seen in the works of [[soren-kierkegaard|Søren Kierkegaard]], [[friedrich-nietzsche|Friedrich Nietzsche]], and [[jean-paul-sartre|Jean-Paul Sartre]]. This movement emphasizes the human subject and the search for meaning, purpose, and value in life, with roots in 19th-century European philosophy and a peak in influence during the mid-20th century. Existentialism has had a profound impact on modern thought, influencing fields such as psychology, literature, and art, and continues to be relevant today in discussions around [[existential-crisis|existential crisis]] and the human condition, with notable influences on [[absurdism|absurdism]] and [[phenomenology|phenomenology]].