This document summarizes key aspects of existentialism. It discusses what existentialism is, noting that it analyzes human existence and emphasizes individual freedom and choice. It also outlines some common existential questions about identity, meaning, purpose, and death. Finally, it lists some general characteristics of existentialism, such as the idea that humans just exist without inherent purpose and must create their own meaning through free will and personal responsibility.

1. Name:- Zankhana .M.Matholiya
Roll.No:-50
Class :- M.A. Sem-1
Enrollment No:- 2069108420180036
Topic:- Existentialism
College:- Smt.S.B.Gardi Department
of English
Email ID :-
zankhanamatholiya96@gmail.com

3. Key Ideas
 What is existentialism?
 General Characteristics
 When did it develop?
 Main theories
 Literature examples
 Conclusion

4. What is existentialism?
 Analysis of human existence
 Human’s analyze their existence in the
world and talk about it
 Existentialism is a movement in
philosophy and literature that
emphasizes individual existence,
freedom and choice.

5. Questions Can Be Existential
 Who am I?
 What is my real nature or identity?
 What is the meaning of life?
 What is the meaning of existence?
 What is my greater purpose?
 What is death?
 What happens when I die?
 Is there a god?
 If there is a god, what is the nature of god?

6. Wait ……What
 Humans just exist
 No purpose to life
 We work hard and “CREATE” our life
 Accept responsibility and make our own
decisions
 No universal morality; we are all alone!
 Society, God , Luck, etc have no role in OUR
life
 Nothing is predetermined

7. General Characteristics