What to Know About Existentialism—Philosophy and Existential Therapy
Existentialists believe that the nature of existence varies and is individualized to each person. Our existence defines us and is made up of ourrelationshipwith other people and things in the world. They believe each person must choose andcommit to meaning and direction in life. Jordan Siemens / Getty Images He believed that individuals must give meaning to their own lives rather than receiving it from society or religion. The inability to identify meaning in ones life causes anxiety, known as anexistential crisis....