Existentialism : A Study Of Humanistic Approach

Abstract

Existentialism, stemming from the works of philosophers such as Jean-Paul Sartre and Soren Kierkegaard, examines the individual's confrontation with the absurdity of existence, emphasizing themes of freedom, choice, and the search for meaning in an inherently meaningless universe. Existentialist methodology, particularly in therapeutic contexts, prioritizes self-awareness, personal responsibility, and the pursuit of authenticity in navigating life's existential challenges. This paper examines the existentialist methodology and the humanistic approach involved in it . Existentialism insists that philosophy should be connected with the individual’s own life and experience. It should be a philosophy worth living. The existentialist philosophers concentrate mainly on inner experience of the individual. With the development of technology and industrial revolution, man has become more focused towards material achievements, using people as mere means without recognizing man as a social animal from the eye of Humanity. People in this modern era has very little time to know himself and other self, as a result trapped with issues like boredom, depression, anxiety, fear, etc. In this background, we will analyse how the philosophy of Existentialism can proof to be an important tool to solve many present issues emerged and to live a balanced life. Here we will try to understand how Existentialism can be helpful to bring a more humane concern among men so as to give relief to man from the issues emerged from the various developments in this modern world and help us to make this world a better place to live in.