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Nietzsche proposed the concept of 'will to power' and the creation of one's own values as the way to give life meaning.

While nihilism suggests life is inherently meaningless and rejects all potential meanings, existentialism encourages individuals to create their own meaning.

The concept of 'the Other' challenges individuals to define themselves and their meanings in contrast to societal expectations and external pressures.

An 'authentic life' is one where the individual lives according to self-set values and accepts the responsibility of freedom and choice.

Angst is a natural response to the burden of freedom and the realization of life's meaninglessness, prompting the creation of personal meaning.

The purpose of existential psychotherapy is to help individuals confront the inherent anxieties of existence and to live authentically by creating personal meaning.

Freedom is central to existentialism; individuals have the freedom to choose their path and hence create their own meaning in life.

Existentialists believe life inherently has no meaning; it's the individual's responsibility to give their own life meaning.

Sartre would say that existence precedes essence, meaning that individuals first exist and then create their own meaning through actions.

Camus' Absurd arises from the conflict between our desire for meaning and the meaningless world, leading us to create our own meaning in a defiant act.

No, existentialism posits that meaning is not universal but subjective and must be individually defined and created.

Existentialists often reject societal norms and create their own values and meaning, emphasizing individualism and authenticity.

Bad faith is the denial of one's freedom and responsibility, which hinders the individual from creating authentic meaning in their life.

While not necessary, suffering is often seen as an opportunity for individuals to confront their existence and actively shape their life's meaning.