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Létezésfilozófia, commonly translated as the philosophy of existence, is a broad term encompassing various philosophical perspectives that emphasize the nature and meaning of human existence. It is not a single, unified school of thought but rather a cluster of ideas and approaches that emerged primarily in the 19th and 20th centuries, with roots tracing back to earlier thinkers. Key themes include freedom, responsibility, anxiety, death, and the search for meaning in a seemingly indifferent universe.

Existentialist thinkers often focus on the individual's subjective experience and the realization that there is no preordained purpose or essence to human life. Instead, individuals are seen as being "condemned to be free," meaning they are entirely responsible for creating their own values and defining their own selves through their choices and actions. This freedom can lead to feelings of dread or angst, as the weight of this responsibility can be overwhelming.

Prominent figures associated with létezésfilozófia include Søren Kierkegaard, Friedrich Nietzsche, Martin Heidegger, Jean-Paul Sartre, and Simone de Beauvoir. While their specific views differ, they share a common concern with the concrete realities of human life and the challenges of living authentically. The philosophy encourages introspection and a confrontation with one's own mortality and the finitude of existence. It posits that genuine human experience arises from facing these fundamental aspects of life, rather than escaping them. The emphasis is on engagement with the world and the acceptance of the inherent ambiguity and uncertainty of existence.