Day 138 of 365

May 18

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Philosophy

The Philosophy of Existentialism

Existentialism holds that individuals create their own meaning in an indifferent universe. Key figures like Sartre and Camus argued that existence precedes essence - we are not born with a predetermined purpose but must define our own values through choices and actions.

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Sartre declined the Nobel Prize in Literature, saying he didn't want to be 'institutionalized'!

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