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AN EXISTENTIAL APPROACH TO LITERATURE: HUMAN DILEMMAS, THEMES AND ISSUES

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Kuntal Beniwal1 , Dr. Sharanpal Singh2
» doi: 10.48047/ECB/2023.12.SI8.575

Abstract

Existentialism is a philosophical movement that emerged in the 20th century, particularly in Europe and focuses on the individual’s existence and experience in the world. It deals with the fundamental questions about human existence, freedom, meaning, and responsibility. At its core, existentialism emphasizes the subjective experience of the individual as they grapple with the inherent meaninglessness and absurdity of life. Existentialists argue that human beings are responsible for creating their own values and giving meaning to their lives in the face of an indifferent and chaotic universe. Key themes in existentialism include alienation, despair, absurdity, and negativity.Prominent existentialist thinkers include Jean-Paul Sartre, Simon de Beauvoir, Albert Camus, Martin Heidegger, and Friedrich Nietzsche. Each of these philosophers offered their own unique perspectives on existentialism, exploring different aspects of human existence and the search for meaning. It’s important to note that existentialism encompasses a wide range of ideas and interpretations, and there are different variations within the philosophical movement.It is the essence that is created by the existence of our life, not the other way around. We live our lives, and these are the things that constitute our identity. In fact, it's impossible to put us into any type of category. In existentialism, a person's existence begins everything.This paper aims to explore Human problems, dilemmas, and issues related to the Existential Approach.

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