Existential crisis
Existential Crisis
An Existential Crisis (pronunciation: /ɪɡˌzɪstɛnʃəl ˈkraɪsɪs/) is a moment at which an individual questions the very foundations of their life: whether their life has any meaning, purpose, or value[1]. This issue of the meaning and purpose of existence is the topic of the philosophical school of Existentialism.
Etymology
The term "Existential Crisis" is derived from the field of Existentialism, a philosophy concerned with finding self and the meaning of life through free will, choice, and personal responsibility. The term "Crisis" is derived from the Greek "krisis" meaning "decision".
Related Terms
- Existentialism: A philosophical theory or approach that emphasizes the existence of the individual person as a free and responsible agent determining their own development through acts of the will.
- Nihilism: The rejection of all religious and moral principles, often in the belief that life is meaningless.
- Absurdism: A philosophy stating that the efforts of humanity to find inherent meaning will ultimately fail (and hence are absurd) because the sheer amount of information as well as the vast realm of the unknown make total certainty impossible.
- Anxiety: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Existential crisis
- Wikipedia's article - Existential crisis
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