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A state of intense distress caused by contemplating the ultimate concerns of human life, freedom, and separation, leading to a recognition of the need to construct one's own meaning.

Sartre's concept that every person is always engaged in a project to define their essence, which is a pursuit for self-identity shaped by their freedom.

Nietzsche's philosophy includes the concept of the 'will to power' and the idea of 'eternal recurrence'. He challenged traditional values with his declaration of 'God is dead', emphasizing the individual's creative capacity to overcome social norms and nihilism.

The existentialist view that individuals are free to make choices and shape their lives autonomously, without the influence of deterministic forces, despite the anxiety this freedom can bring.

Regarded as the father of existentialism, Kierkegaard explored the individual's subjective existence and the importance of personal choice and commitment. He believed that personal truth is more important than objective truth.

This concept, associated with existentialism, states that human beings are born without any inherent purpose and must define their essence through lived experience and actions.

Authenticity involves living in accordance with one's own self as opposed to conforming to the expectations of others, thus being true to one's own values and beliefs.

Sartre coined the phrase 'existence precedes essence', emphasizing that humans first exist, encounter themselves, and emerge in the world to define their essence. He argued for radical freedom and responsibility of individuals to give their own lives meaning.

Angst is a profound form of anxiety or dread experienced by individuals who confront the inherent freedom and responsibility of their existence, realizing there's no ultimate external source of value.

A philosophical notion that emphasizes genuine love as an authentic connection between two freely choosing individuals, involving recognition of each other's individuality and separateness.

A concept by Nietzsche which posits that the universe and all events within it recur infinitely across time, and one must live as though each moment will be experienced again eternally.

The Absurd refers to the conflict between the human tendency to seek inherent value and meaning in life and the inability to find any in a purposeless, unintelligible universe. It is prominent in the works of Albert Camus.

Sartre's concept of 'Bad Faith' is the act of deceiving oneself to escape the anxiety of freedom and responsibility by adopting false values imposed by society.

Nietzsche's idea of the 'Overman' or 'Superman' is an individual who has transcended the conventional morality to create one's own values and live life vigorously and authentically.

Heidegger's notion that human existence is always moving towards its own end, and by acknowledging this, individuals can live a more authentic life.

Heidegger's focus on ontology leads him to analyze the nature of being ('Dasein'). His concept of 'Being-towards-death' is pivotal for understanding the authentic existence of an individual.

A form of psychotherapy that emphasizes dealing with existential issues like mortality, meaning, freedom, and responsibility to help individuals confront the anxieties of existence.

The term in existentialism referring to all of the concrete details against the background of which human freedom exists. It's everything that limits or defines a person's situation - their past, social context, body, etc.

Concept by Sartre referring to the experience of realizing that one is a subject for others, which can lead to feelings of being judged or objectified.

Camus explored the absurdity of human existence and the human tendency to seek meaning in an indifferent universe. He promoted the embrace of the absurd and living life with passion despite it.

A key concept in Heidegger's philosophy, 'Dasein' refers to the unique mode of being where humans are aware of and must confront their own existence.

This is a moment at which an individual questions the very foundations of their life: whether their life has meaning, purpose, or value, often leading to despair and a search for meaning.

De Beauvoir's existential ethics argues that individuals are responsible for creating their own essence through their actions. Her work, 'The Second Sex', discusses the otherness of women and their struggle for freedom and identity.

A form of moral guilt that arises from the awareness of having failed to fulfill one's potential or opportunities, which is tied to the existentialist concept of responsibility for one's own freedom.