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What does it mean?
The author rejects existential philosophy as false and unappealing.
In plain terms
I do not agree with existential philosophy.
What can you take from it?
Question popular philosophical labels.

Where it applies

  • debating philosophy
  • self-definition

Putting it to work

  • form your own views
  • reject labels

Questions to consider

  • Is existentialism relevant?
  • How do you define your own philosophy?

Another view

Dismissal without detailed argument may seem arbitrary.

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