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Authenticity in Existentialism
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Heidegger's 'Being-toward-death' is a concept where an individual confronts their own mortality and the finite nature of existence.
This confrontation is essential for authenticity, as it gives perspective and urgency to live according to one's own chosen values.
The true self can only be freed by making choices based on personal belief rather than societal expectations.
This emphasizes the existentialist idea that authenticity arises from acting according to one's own values rather than conforming to external pressures.
The pursuit of authenticity is a continual process of self-discovery and self-creation.
Existentialists believe that authenticity is not a static state but an ongoing journey requiring constant reflection and active engagement in life's decisions.
Angst is a feeling of deep anxiety or dread which arises from the individual's confrontation with the essence of being.
In existentialism, angst is seen as a catalyst for achieving authenticity, as it compels a person to face their freedom and responsibility.
Existential authenticity requires an individual to create and adhere to their own life project.
This highlights the existentialist view that individuals should actively define their purpose and live in accordance with their self-determined goals.
Authentic relationships recognize the other as a being with their own freedom and subjectivity.
In existential terms, an authentic relationship is not about possessing the other, but rather acknowledging and respecting each other's individual existence and choices.
Authentic existence involves the acceptance of freedom and the responsibility of making choices without guidance from universal or objective standards.
This references the existentialist notion that we must create our own meaning in life, as no predetermined essence or values exist to guide us.
Inauthenticity is characterized by 'the they,' a concept that describes the anonymous authority of the masses.
Existentialists argue that living according to 'the they' results in forsaking one's individuality and genuine desires, leading to an inauthentic life.
The concept of 'bad faith' describes the denial or avoidance of one's freedom and responsibility.
Sartre's existentialist framework sees 'bad faith' as a refusal to live authentically by escaping the truth of one's freedom and the weight of personal choice.
Kierkegaard's 'leap of faith' involves embracing the subjective truth over objective uncertainty to live an authentic life.
This leap is an existential act of commitment to one's personal belief system in the face of life's inherent uncertainties, and is crucial for authentic existence.
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