Existentialism vs Nihilism vs Absurdism

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Existentialism vs Nihilism vs Absurdism

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I’ll start. Existentialism focuses on four core fears that affect our decisions and behavior:

1. Fear of death
2. Fear of Isolation
3. Fear of meaninglessness
4. Fear of freedom (too much choice, failure, etc)

Each of these things can deeply affect our ability to be happy. Check out Irwin Yalom’s “Existential Psychotherapy” and you’ll Yalom’s approach to applying the philosophy in a pragmatic way. This book was recommended as an excellent alternative to understanding moral trauma, particularly for those without religious inclinations. It’s a great primer for Existentialism. Hope this helps.