Existentialism Intro

As we discussed in class, here are some Existentialist ideas. Choose one or two or more and tell me what you think. Do you agree? Disagree? Why? You needn't worry about "arguing" or analyzing. This is about telling me what you feel, what's applicable to you, in your own life. Post your thoughts.

1. Existence is absurd and true meaning in life is impossible.


2. Day to day existence is filled with anxiety and fear.


3. I can only obtain true meaning in life after I have reached a state of
nothingness.


4. Whether or not God exists is irrelevant because of free will.


5. Political philosophies, religious dogma, societal beliefs are irrelevant
to me and do not define me.


6. The idea that I am born into a particular time, place, family, and
economic environment is absurd.

7. My most authentic moment in life is death.


8. When I am born, I am undefined without any prior essence or
preconceived personality or soul.

9. Ultimately, I am alone in this world, alienated from everything that
attempts to define me.

10. In life, I must make choices regardless of what’s best for others. I can
only choose what’s best for me.