existentialist philosopher meaning

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existentialist 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 existentialist 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, existential philosopher

    Type of: philosopher

    Kinds: Beauvoir, Camus, Heidegger, Sartre

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