existential philosopher meaning

UK US /ˌɛɡˌzɪˈstɛnʃəl fəˈlɑsəfɚ/ 8 syllables

existential philosopher (noun): a philosopher who emphasizes freedom of choice and personal responsibility but who regards human existence in a hostile universe as unexplainable.

Definition of existential philosopher

  1. a philosopher who emphasizes freedom of choice and personal responsibility but who regards human existence in a hostile universe as unexplainable

    Synonyms: existentialist, existentialist philosopher

    Type of: philosopher

    Kinds: Beauvoir, Camus, Heidegger, Sartre

How to pronounce existential philosopher

existential philosopher is pronounced /ˌɛɡˌzɪˈstɛnʃəl fəˈlɑsəfɚ/ in American English. It has 8 syllables.

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