existenním

Existenním is a philosophical concept that combines the ideas of existence and essence. It was first introduced by the French philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre in his 1943 essay "L'Être et le Néant" (Being and Nothingness). The term is derived from the French words "être" (to be) and "essence" (essence), and it refers to the fundamental nature of an individual's existence.

Sartre argued that human existence is defined by its essence, which is not predetermined but rather created through individual choices and actions. This essence is what gives meaning to one's life and is the result of the freedom that humans possess. However, Sartre also acknowledged the inherent nothingness or emptiness that comes with this freedom, as one is always faced with the possibility of making bad choices or failing to live up to one's potential.

Existenním is often contrasted with the concept of being-for-itself, which is the idea that an object or individual exists independently of its essence or purpose. In contrast, existenním emphasizes the interconnectedness of existence and essence, and the active role that individuals play in shaping their own lives.

Sartre's exploration of existenním has had a significant impact on existentialist philosophy and continues to be a subject of debate and discussion among philosophers and thinkers today.