alleExistenz

alleExistenz is a contemporary philosophical concept describing the universal and interdependent status of all forms of existence within a given ontological field. The name combines German alle ('all') with Existenz (existence) to signal a stance that seeks to neutralize hierarchical valuation among beings and modes of being.

Core ideas include ontological egalitarianism, relationality, and the rejection of anthropocentrism. Proponents argue that human existence should not be taken as the sole or primary reference point; instead, biological life, artificial agents, emergent phenomena, and other entities are understood as legitimately existing and potentially morally considerable. The framework emphasizes interdependence among entities and the ways in which different modes of being influence each other within ecosystems, technosystems, or simulated environments.

History and usage: alleExistenz is not widely standardized in mainstream philosophy. It has appeared in contemporary debates in German-language philosophy and in speculative writing, as well as in online discussions and world-building guides. In these contexts it is used as a heuristic for examining ethics, rights, and responsibility across diverse agents—humans, animals, AI, software, and other entities.

Variants and critique: Some interpret alleExistenz as an extension of ontological pluralism or as a methodological tool for cross-domain assessment. Critics contend that the notion is vague or impractical for normative ethics, risking moral relativism or paralysis.

See also: existentialism, ontology, ontological pluralism, animal ethics, artificial intelligence ethics, panpsychism.