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existentialist 

(n.) One who follows the philosophy of existentialism.

Existentialists get a bad rap due to the fact that some retards treat it as if it's a philosophy of despair. However, it's quite the contrary. While the philosophy does state that life has no meaning, the notion is not intended to make the individual powerless, but rather empowered to live life with a sense of exuberance and accomplishment in order to give meaning to his/her existence.

Furthermore, existentialism emphasizes individuality and personal responsibility for the ramifications that come with being an individual. Since the individual possesses the freedom of choice to choose his/her experiences and non-experiences, he/she is solely the one responsible for the consequences that come with these actions and non-actions.

In layman's terms, you shouldn't be a bitch and direct the finger of blame at somebody else for the shitty decisions you make in the process of finding yourself.

(adj.) Genearlly, a bullshit term the valley girls of the intellectual world will apply to describe, fallaciously(!!!), something synonymous to "angsty/edgy but, still, like, totally cool." These sentiments further tarnish the existentialist movement.
1. See also: The works of Jean Paul Sartre.
2. Ohmigawd, your lj poetry is, like, sOoO giving me an existentialist vibe.
existentialist by Katsu May 8, 2005

Existentialist Agnosticism 

Agnosticism, technically meaning 'the spirituality without knowledge', is a practice that puts all previous religions into question. Just as the post-modern movement desires re-evaluation of gender, sexuality, and concept, agnosticism calls into question the origins of god and the universe. While it would be completely arrogant for the human race to assume that they were the highest beings, power-wise, we have no proof that there is only one higher being. Further-more, we have no proof that they are out to do us any good, and no proof that they can or wish to communicate with us at the present moment. In essence, Agnosticism is the ultimate 'who knows, who cares', in terms of spirituality.

Now. Existentialism is, essentially, the contemplation of existence. Often the parable of Sisyphus is used as the existentialist mascot. The futile image that the parable creates is to symbolize our life...for, linking with post-modern strains of thought (which, remember, seek to re-evaluate all we have previously assumed to gain a higher truth), there is technically nothing more than this struggle. However, existentialism largely wished for us to accept this. Don't hate the struggle...it is ALL you have to depend upon. Your language, your concept of time, your concept of relationship, your concept of government, your concept of organization, your concepts of religion...all will fail you. However, the boulder will not. Accept and love the boulder.

Therefore, Existentialist Agnosticism combines these two views. We have no proof there is god. So, for your own sakes, stop worrying about him and live your life.
I am a self-proclaimed practitioner of the school of thought existentialist agnosticism preaches.

I feel that we all could learn from existentialist agnosticism.

existentialist 

One who believes his existence is unique for it is defined in "you are your life and nothing more." Someone who sees life in his own light and allows no one to impose on one's view of life. To question one's existance and how valid one's experiences in life are. One who takes life experience by experience, good or bad, and builds upon one's existance and reality. One give meaning to many and all.
I am an existentialist, I am just one who is because he is.

Sexistentialism 

A philosophy that proposes that a person should live for the moment, because when you die, you’re screwed. A big proponent of this was Sartre, Kama Sartre.
When a Danish philosopher has sexistentialism with you, you’ll be Soren the morning.
Sexistentialism by Jarod Kintz October 24, 2007

existentialist 

Someone who belives the human mind is not capable of comprehending the existence of a supreme being if one does indeed exist. They believe that religion is just an institution that brings comfort to those of us that can not handle uncertainty in life.
me and the greater minds of the world
existentialist by Anderson March 26, 2005

aesthetic existentialist pseudo intellectual 

"What's your religion?"

" aesthetic existentialist pseudo intellectual. i R winz 4ever."

Hehe you said " I are winz "

Footnote:
Just wiki: aestheticism, Nietzsche

Then Urbandictionary :
Pseudo intellectual
Then Wiki Cogito Ergo Sum

Because anything worth knowing is worth working hard for.

That is the meaning of aesthetic existentialist pseudo intellectual.
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