r/Existentialism

Existentialism: Being and Nothingness

Founded August 2008 · Public — anyone can post

Updated Sep 11

Explore Existentialism & adjacent philosophy | Frame the person at the heart of contemplation | Welcomes all to participate in casual and academic discussion. Please note posts should relate to Existential philosophy and literature. See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Existentialism if you are unsure, and the reading list.

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