Question

Which best characterizes existentialism? Select all that apply.

Answer 1

The correct options are options C ("A belief that the individual is isolated from a higher authority"), and D ("A belief that disregards religion").

Existentialism is a philosophical stance which regards the individual's free will and responsability for his actions above all things. It proposes that existence preceeds essence meaning that our actions are what defines our value and purpose, instead of an arbitrary or imposed external system like religion or common morality.

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