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Existentialism is a philosophy emphasizing that individuals define their own meaning and essence through choices and actions. It holds that existence precedes essence and that, in an indifferent universe, personal responsibility and authenticity are paramount. Thinkers like Sartre, Camus, and de Beauvoir explore themes of freedom, angst, and the burden of choice in crafting one’s life narrative.
Camus saw the relationships between men and women as part of the broader human struggle for authenticity and freedom. He did not offer a rigid doctrine of gender dynamics; instead, he depicted intimate bonds as arenas where individuals confront the inherent absurdity of existence while simultaneously affirming the possibility of mutual recognition and authenticity. Demanding further elaboration—inviting a “tell me more” approach—risks oversimplifying his nuanced perspective. Camus intentionally left space for personal interpretation, urging us to engage with the complexity of lived experience rather than reducing relational dynamics to overly neat explanations.