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Philosophical form of enquiry into subjective existence

"Existential" redirects here. For the logical sense of the term, see Existential quantification. For other uses, see Existence (disambiguation).

For the philosophical position commonly seen as the antonym of existentialism, see Essentialism.

Existentialism is a family of philosophical views and inquiry that prioritize the existence of the human individual, study existence from the individual's perspective, and conclude that, despite the absurdity or incomprehensibility of the universe, individuals must still embrace responsibility for their actions and strive to lead authentic lives.^[1][2][3] In examining meaning, purpose, and value, existentialist thought often includes concepts such as existential crises, angst, courage, and freedom.

Existentialism is associated with several 19th- and 20th-century European philosophers who shared an emphasis on the human subject, despite o