existencilism

A book by urban grafitti artist Banksy (Bristol, UK) in 2002 including photographs of work from London, UK, San Fransisco, USA, and Barcelona, Spain.

Have you picked up that new book "Existencilism"?

by Jimmy Brewster July 3, 2009

existencilism

the way a dumbass spells "existentialism"

if your introductory philosophy class is too hard, you might have a problem with existencilism

by way to go there chief March 18, 2009

existencilism

large, sexxxy word, meaning the universe is a large mass of pointless chaos. based apon the idea that people actually care about their own pitiful reality.

existencilism is a huge word, I'll bet smart people use it sometimes.

by Iain January 10, 2005

exitstencilist

One whose job it is to paint the signs on exit doors.

In order for the church to pass fire inspection, they had to bring in an exitstencilist.

by nom de plumb June 16, 2009

existentialism

Existentialism in its purest form is any philosophy which states that existence precedes essence; that is to say, that there is no inherent purpose in life (though normally this is not carried through to nihilism.). It also states that the physical world does not necessarily precede the conscious state, as a conscious mind must find itself in a world to attain consciousness in any meaningful state.

Nihilism is an extreme version of existentialism, as are most forms of solipsism.

by crabbadon November 4, 2007

existentialism

A philosophy which emphasizes the importance of choice. It suggests that we only exist (as human beings) if we make our own decisions independently of outside influence. However, while this freedom allows us complete control over our own destinies, it also suggests that we are the sole control over our destinies and are, as a result, isolated from God, society, and ourselves. This leads many to the conclusion that existentialism is depressing.

Officer: go over there!

Guy1: No.

Guy2: Just do what he says man.

Guy1: No I believe in existentialism. I make my own decisions.

by ersher October 18, 2008

existentialism

A philosophy which emphasizes the significance of existence and those actions which enable one to experience their own existence, such as making decisions or feeling emotions.

-or-

loneliness.

"I feel alone."
(existentialism)

by Motivational Void. February 6, 2010