From: The Purpose of Life: A Journey Through Science, Philosophy, and Human Experience
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Existential philosophy argues that life’s purpose is not predetermined but must be created by each individual.

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Existentialists like Jean-Paul Sartre and Albert Camus suggest that life has no inherent meaning. Instead, humans must confront this emptiness and forge their own purpose through choices and actions. This perspective emphasizes freedom, responsibility, and authenticity. It challenges people to live deliberately and accept life’s absurdities while finding personal significance.

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