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    EXISTENTIALISM

    Existentialism is a philosophy that


    emphasizes individual
    existence, freedom and choice. It is the view
    that humans define their own meaning in life,
    and try to make rational decisions despite
    existing in an irrational universe.
    It focuses on the question of human
    existence, and the feeling that there is no
    purpose or explanation at the core of
    existence.
    Why Teach?
    The main concern of the existentialists is “to
    help students understand and appreciate
    themselves as unique individuals who accept
    complete responsibility for their thoughts,
    feelings, and actions”.
    Why Teach?
    Since ‘existence precedes essence’, the
    existentialist teacher’s role is to help students
    define their own essence by exposing them to
    various paths they take in life by creating an
    environment in which they freely choose their
    own preferred way.
    Why Teach?
    Since feeling is not divorced from reason in
    decision making, the existentialist demands
    the education of the whole person, not just
    the mind.
    What to teach?
    “In an existentialist curriculum, students are
    given a wide variety of options from which to
    choose.” Students are afforded great latitude
    in their choice of subject matter.
    What to teach?
    The humanities, however, are given tremendous
    emphasis to “provide students with vicarious
    experiences that will help unleash their own
    creativity and self-expression.

    For example, rather than emphasizing historical


    events, existentialists focus upon the actions of
    historical individuals, each of whom provides
    possible models for the students’ own behavior.
    What to teach?
    Moreover, vocational education is regarded
    more as a means of teaching students about
    themselves and their potential than of earning
    a livelihood. In teaching art, existentialism
    encourages individual creativity and
    imagination more than copying and imitating
    established models.”
    How to teach?
    “Existentialist methods focus on the
    individual. Learning is self-paced, self-directed.
    It includes a great deal of individual contact
    with the teacher, who relates to the student
    openly and honestly.
    How to teach?
    To help students know themselves and their
    place in the society, teachers employ values
    clarification strategy. In the use of such
    strategy, teachers remain non-judgemental
    and take care not to impose their values on
    their students since values are personal.”
    The Proponent/s of the Philosophy

    Sӧren Kierkegaard (1813-1855)


    – Danish philosopher born in Copenhagen.
    – He is the “father of existentialism.”
    – He said human existence is always individual in
    character, never social. Man functions, grows,
    develops, makes choices, suffers, experiences
    intense feelings, and faces God as an individual.
    The Proponent/s of the Philosophy

    Jean-Paul Sartre (1905-1980)


    – French philosopher and principal spokesman for the
    existentialist movement in post-war France.
    – He is an atheistic existentialist and his is arguably the
    best known philosopher of the twentieth century.
    – He coined “Existence precedes Essence”. Essence is
    created by existence; human nature is the product of
    existence. Man first exists without purpose, finds
    himself in the world and only then, as a reaction to
    experience, defines the meaning of life.
    Implication in Teaching / Synthesis

    In education, Existentialism plays a big part in searching for


    bigger potential among students. Not just potential but also
    hone values of every individual. This philosophy helps in
    finding one self and having deeper meaning in living. There
    are no boundaries in this philosophy. Learners are
    encouraged to freely express themselves and find
    something that would not just be interesting but also find a
    path that they chose themselves and not what the society
    told them to do. Doing such would hold them responsible
    for their choices yet this would give them importance as a
    member of a society. This becomes then their essence in
    living.

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