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[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTWTN_uxNcQ The Moon]<br>
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTWTN_uxNcQ The Moon]<br>
[https://youtu.be/XuAaJ3cYjAU My Burden is Light]
[https://youtu.be/XuAaJ3cYjAU My Burden is Light]<br>
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[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JeFUvCY9ThA The Cure - One Hundred Years]<br>
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OeC_qQy7Jwc Mojo Nixon - Feeling Existential ] <br>
[https://youtu.be/XYV8Zt2k0RQ?si=HKKOHFxyZ2Cr8WuU Dream Theater - Octavarium] <br>
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*[[File:Ego.png]] [[w:Max Stirner|Max Stirner]] (1806-1856) [[File:Cball-Germany.png]] Germany
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*[[File:Individualist-Aristocrat.png]] [[W:Georges Palante|Georges Palante]] (1862-1925) [[File:Cball-France.png]] France
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*[[File:ExistAnCube.png]] [[w:Martin Buber|Martin Buber]] (1878-1965) [[File:Cball-AustriaHungary.png]] Austria-Hungary
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*[[File:ExistAnCube.png]] [[w:Franz Kafka|Franz Kafka]] (1883-1924) [[File:Cball-AustriaHungary.png]] Austria-Hungary
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*[[File:Ego-Existential.png]] [[w:Herbert Read|Herbert Read]] (1893-1968) [[File:Cball-England.png]] England <br>
*[[File:Kafka.png]] [[Satirism|Franz Kafka]] (1883-1924) [[File:Cball-AustriaHungary.png]] Austria-{{PBW|Hungaryball|Hungary}}
*[[File:Sartre.png]] [[w:Jean-Paul Sartre|Jean-Paul Sartre]] (1905-1980) [[File:Cball-France.png]] France
*[[File:Ego-Existential.png]] [[Anarcho-Egoism|Herbert Read]] (1893-1968) [[File:Cball-England.png]] {{PBW|Englandball|England}}
*[[File:Camus.png]] [[w:Albert Camus|Albert Camus]] (1913-1960) [[File:Cball-France.png]] France
*[[File:Sartre.png]] [[Neo-Marxism|Jean-Paul Sartre]] (1905-1980) [[File:Cball-France.png]] {{PBW|Franceball|France}}
*[[File:Camus.png]] [[Anarcho-Syndicalism|Albert Camus]] (1913-1960) [[File:Cball-Algeria.png]] Algeria/[[File:Cball-France.png]] {{PBW|Franceball|France}}
*[[File:ExistPostAn.png]] [[w:Todd May|Todd May]] (1955-) [[File:Cball-US.png]] {{PBW|USAball|USA}}
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|dislikes =[[File:Terrorist.png]] Extreme violence <br> [[File:Conservative.png]] Social structure <br> [[File:Caste.png]] Harmful social constructs <br> <s> Getting asked what petition they signed in 1977</s>
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|influenced=[[File:Neomarx.png]] [[Neo-Marxism]] <br>
[[File:Acidcomf.png]] [[Acid Communism]] <br> [[File:Antr.png]] [[Anarcho-Transhumanism]] <br>
[[File:Acidcomf.png]] [[Acid Communism]] <br> [[File:Antr.png]] [[Anarcho-Transhumanism]] <br>
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'''Existential Anarchism''', also known as '''Anarcho-Existentialism''' or '''AnEx''', is a [[File:Anpostleft.png]] [[:Category:Post-Left|Post-left]] ideology that believes a truly [[File:Indiv.png]] [[Anarcho-Individualism|Individualist]] society is only possible through the realization of existentialist philosophy.
'''Existentialist Anarchism''', also known as '''Anarcho-Existentialism''' or '''AnEx''', is a [[File:Anpostleft.png]] [[:Category:Post-Left|Post-left]] ideology that believes a truly [[File:Indiv.png]] Individualist society is only possible through the realization of existentialist philosophy. It could be seen as a reflection of [[File:Annil.png]] [[Anarcho-Nihilism]] that has a more positive outlook on life.

==Variants==
===[[File:Sartre.png]] Satrean Existentialism===
WIP


==History==
==History==
Existentialist Nihilism as a philosophy was created around the 19th century. Though not directly stated by Max Stirner, the idea of Existentialism having a grounds for anarchism came about through the writings of Max Stirner and Friedrich Nietzsche. Before the Second World War, when existentialism was not yet in name, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franz_Kafka Franz Kafka] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friedrich_Nietzsche Martin Buber] were among these thinkers who were also anarchists. Both are today sometimes seen as [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jewish_existentialism Jewish existentialists] as well as [[File:Anjew.png|frameless]] [[Jewish Anarchism|Jewish anarchists]]. These philosophers were the leaders in the Existentialist Anarchist movement. In the 21st century, philosophers have introduced the idea of Optimistic Nihilism, which closely represents a view of Existentialism that views we’re not doomed to live in a meaningless universe–it’s that we get the chance to experience ourselves and the universe we share. This 21st century view of not only Nihilism, but Existentialism is becoming increasingly popular, and is shown in the scope of politics through political theorists like Evan Stoller.
Existentialist Nihilism as a philosophy was created around the 19th century. Though not directly stated by Max Stirner, the idea of Existentialism having a grounds for anarchism came about through the writings of Max Stirner and Friedrich Nietzsche. Before the Second World War, when existentialism was not yet in name, [[w:Franz_Kafka|Franz Kafka]] and [[w:Friedrich_Nietzsche|Martin Buber]] were among these thinkers who were also anarchists. Both are today sometimes seen as [[w:Jewish_existentialism|Jewish existentialists]] as well as [[File:Anjew.png|frameless]] [[Jewish Anarchism|Jewish anarchists]]. These philosophers were the leaders in the Existentialist Anarchist movement. In the 21st century, philosophers have introduced the idea of Optimistic Nihilism, which closely represents a view of Existentialism that views we’re not doomed to live in a meaningless universe–it’s that we get the chance to experience ourselves and the universe we share. This 21st century view of not only [[File:Nihil.png]] Nihilism, but Existentialism is becoming increasingly popular, and is shown in the scope of politics through political theorists like Evan Stoller.



==Personality and Behaviour==
==Personality and Behavior==
Specializing in aggressively pensive stares, Existential anarchism doesn't utilize any emotions other than a quiet depression.
Specializing in aggressively pensive stares, Existential anarchism doesn't utilize any emotions other than a quiet depression.


While they enjoy debate they strictly only do so on a respectful and peaceful level, usually opting out almost immediately if the other side becomes aggressive.
While they enjoy debate they strictly only do so on a respectful and peaceful level, usually opting out almost immediately if the other side becomes aggressive.


Existential Anarchism strives to find their own individual meaning and tends to love profound talks about life. ExAn also tends to be quite philosophical and can be seen giving lessons to people about the philosophies of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abraham_Maslow Maslow], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friedrich_Nietzsche Nietzsche], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albert_Camus Camus], or [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean-Paul_Sartre Sartre].
Existential Anarchism strives to find their own individual meaning and tends to love profound talks about life. ExAn also tends to be quite philosophical and can be seen giving lessons to people about the philosophies of [[w:Abraham_Maslow|Maslow]], [[w:Friedrich_Nietzsche|Nietzsche]], [[w:Albert_Camus|Camus]], or [[w:Jean-Paul_Sartre|Sartre]].


==How to Draw==
==How to Draw==
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{{Flag|Exanarch_flag.svg}}
# Draw a ball
#Draw a ball
# Draw a wave like shape then make another and rotate it 180 degrees so the flag becomes vertically symmetrical
# Draw a wave like shape then make another and rotate it 180 degrees so the flag becomes vertically symmetrical
# Fill the left side with blue and the right side with black
#Fill the left side with blue and the right side with black
# Draw white lines on the curves of the wave shapes then add lines that curve in from the center
#Draw white lines on the curves of the wave shapes then add lines that curve in from the center
# Draw two shapes that look like the top and bottom half of an hourglass in white.
#Draw two shapes that look like the top and bottom half of an hourglass in white.
# Finish with the eyes!
#Finish with the eyes!
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== Relationships==
==Relationships==
=== Friends===
===Friends===


*[[File:Ego.png]] [[Egoism]] - "It is saying that man is the reality—not even man in the abstract, but the human person, you and I; and that everything else—freedom, love, reason, God—is a contingency depending on the will of the individual. In this respect, existentialism has much in common with Max Stirner's egoism." Herbet Read.
*[[File:Anego.png]] [[Anarcho-Egoism]] - "It is saying that man is the reality—not even man in the abstract, but the human person, you and I; and that everything else—freedom, love, reason, God—is a contingency depending on the will of the individual. In this respect, existentialism has much in common with Max Stirner's egoism." Herbet Read.
*[[File:Anpostleft.png]] [[Post-Left Anarchism]] - Another Anarchist that doesn't rely on the Left.
*[[File:Anpostleft.png]] [[Post-Leftism]] - Another Anarchist that doesn't rely on the Left.
*[[File:Post-an.png.png]] [[Post-Anarchism]] - Criticizes classical anarchists for assuming an objective "human nature" and a natural order, which existentialism also objects to.
*[[File:Post-an.png.png]] [[Post-Anarchism]] - Criticizes classical anarchists for assuming an objective "human nature" and a natural order, which existentialism also objects to.
*[[File:Neomarx.png]] [[Neo-Marxism]] - Jean Paul Sartre was a Marxist.
*[[File:Neomarx.png]] [[Neo-Marxism]] - Jean Paul Sartre was a Marxist.
*[[File:Acidcomf.png]] [[Acid Communism]] - Optimistic Nihilist. Also R.I.P.
*[[File:Acidcomf.png]] [[Acid Communism]] - Optimistic Nihilist. Also R.I.P.


===Neutral===
===Neutral===
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*[[File:Annil.png]] [[Anarcho-Nihilism]] - We both like to talk about about the nature of existence, but don't you want to deal with meaninglessness?
*[[File:Annil.png]] [[Anarcho-Nihilism]] - We both like to talk about about the nature of existence, but don't you want to deal with meaninglessness?
*[[File:Obj.png|frameless]] [[Objectivism]] - You found your happiness, so good for you... but you are quite literally a walking contradiction...
*[[File:Obj.png|frameless]] [[Objectivism]] - You found your happiness, so good for you... but you are quite literally a walking contradiction...
*[[File:Ancapf.png]] [[Anarcho-Capitalism]] - I can have interesting talks with him about individual rights, but he is a free market fundamentalist.
*[[File:Ancapf.png]] [[Anarcho-Capitalism]] - I can have interesting talks with him about individual rights, but he is a free market fundamentalist. At least we have Irwin.
*[[File:Avar.png]] [[Avaritionism]] - Ummmm... What?
*[[File:Soul.png]] [[Soulism]] - You also believe that life is without objective purpose, but why believe in spiritual universe?
*[[File:Illeg.png]] [[Illegalism]] - Morality is made up and shouldn't exist, but extreme violence isn't good either.
*[[File:Soul.png]] [[Soulism]] - You also believe that life is without objective purpose, but you're too idealistic to be fully responsible for yourself.
*[[File:Frankfurt.png]] [[Frankfurt School]] - We agree on human autonomy, but you're too pragmatic.


===Enemies===
===Enemies===


*[[File:Sec.png]] [[Authoritarianism]] - You don't care about individuality.
*Assigning someone/something as an enemy of the self is nothing short of obscene.
*[[File:Nation.png]] [[Nationalism]] - You enforce people to have 'national identity'.
*[[File:Nooc.png]] [[Noocracy]] - You discriminate people based on artificial ideals.
*[[File:Racenat.png]] [[Racial Nationalism]] - Racism is wrong. There is no such thing as 'racial essence'.
*[[File:Scientocracy_Small.png]] [[Scientocracy]] - Science shouldn't be the norm of life.
*[[File:Christy.png]][[File:JewTheo.png]][[File:Muslim 2.png]][[File:Hind.png]][[File:Bud.png]] [[Theocracy (Disambiguation)|Theocracies]] - Religious beliefs should be based on subjective resolutions and not be mandatory.
*[[File:Trad.png]] [[Traditionalism]] - You enforce people to believe in and act according to traditions.


==Further Information==
==Further Information==


=== Literature ===
===Literature===
Existential anarchism doesn't have any devoted theory to it, but has been mentioned by Max Stirner in [https://books.google.com/books/about/The_Ego_and_His_Own.html?id=7EBYAAAAMAAJ&printsec=frontcover&source=kp_read_button&newbks=1&newbks_redir=1#v=onepage&q&f=false The Ego and His Own]. Existentialism as a separate theory is explored in the works of philosophers such as the Søren Kierkegaard, who is regarded as being the founder of existentialist thought as a whole. It is important to note however that Kierkegaard himself was not an anarchist and in reality was rather conservative.
Existential anarchism doesn't have any devoted theory to it, but has been mentioned by Max Stirner in [https://books.google.com/books/about/The_Ego_and_His_Own.html?id=7EBYAAAAMAAJ&printsec=frontcover&source=kp_read_button&newbks=1&newbks_redir=1#v=onepage&q&f=false The Ego and His Own]. Existentialism as a separate theory is explored in the works of philosophers such as Søren Kierkegaard, who is regarded as being the founder of existentialist thought as a whole. It is important to note however that Kierkegaard himself was not an anarchist and in reality was rather conservative.


*[https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/36ba381a-9850-4782-a471-dbe0bfa3c3b6/downloads/Either_or%20-%20S%C3%B8ren%20Kierkegaard%20(pdf).pdf?ver=1611846256813 Either/Or: A Fragment of Life] by Søren Kierkegaard
*[https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/36ba381a-9850-4782-a471-dbe0bfa3c3b6/downloads/Either_or%20-%20S%C3%B8ren%20Kierkegaard%20(pdf).pdf?ver=1611846256813 Either/Or: A Fragment of Life] by Søren Kierkegaard
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*[[w:Existentialist anarchism|Existentialist Anarchism]]
*[[w:Existentialist anarchism|Existentialist Anarchism]]
*[[w:Existentialism|Existentialism]]
*[[w:Existentialism|Existentialism]]
*[[w:Anarchism_and_Friedrich_Nietzsche|Anarchism and Friedrich Nietzsche]]
* [[w:Anarchism_and_Friedrich_Nietzsche|Anarchism and Friedrich Nietzsche]]


===Videos===
===Videos===


*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pjxr08Cw59w Смешарики - Смысл жизни (Smeshariki - The Meaning of Life)]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pjxr08Cw59w Смешарики - Смысл жизни (Smeshariki - The Meaning of Life)]
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*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBRqu0YOH14 Optimistic Nihilism]


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Existentialist Anarchism, also known as Anarcho-Existentialism or AnEx, is a Post-left ideology that believes a truly Individualist society is only possible through the realization of existentialist philosophy. It could be seen as a reflection of Anarcho-Nihilism that has a more positive outlook on life.

Variants

Satrean Existentialism

WIP

History

Existentialist Nihilism as a philosophy was created around the 19th century. Though not directly stated by Max Stirner, the idea of Existentialism having a grounds for anarchism came about through the writings of Max Stirner and Friedrich Nietzsche. Before the Second World War, when existentialism was not yet in name, Franz Kafka and Martin Buber were among these thinkers who were also anarchists. Both are today sometimes seen as Jewish existentialists as well as Jewish anarchists. These philosophers were the leaders in the Existentialist Anarchist movement. In the 21st century, philosophers have introduced the idea of Optimistic Nihilism, which closely represents a view of Existentialism that views we’re not doomed to live in a meaningless universe–it’s that we get the chance to experience ourselves and the universe we share. This 21st century view of not only Nihilism, but Existentialism is becoming increasingly popular, and is shown in the scope of politics through political theorists like Evan Stoller.


Personality and Behavior

Specializing in aggressively pensive stares, Existential anarchism doesn't utilize any emotions other than a quiet depression.

While they enjoy debate they strictly only do so on a respectful and peaceful level, usually opting out almost immediately if the other side becomes aggressive.

Existential Anarchism strives to find their own individual meaning and tends to love profound talks about life. ExAn also tends to be quite philosophical and can be seen giving lessons to people about the philosophies of Maslow, Nietzsche, Camus, or Sartre.

How to Draw

Flag of Existentialist Anarchism
  1. Draw a ball
  2. Draw a wave like shape then make another and rotate it 180 degrees so the flag becomes vertically symmetrical
  3. Fill the left side with blue and the right side with black
  4. Draw white lines on the curves of the wave shapes then add lines that curve in from the center
  5. Draw two shapes that look like the top and bottom half of an hourglass in white.
  6. Finish with the eyes!
Color Name HEX RGB
Blue #CFE7FF 207, 231, 255
Black #141414 20, 20, 20
White #FFFFFF 255, 255, 255


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Friends

  • Anarcho-Egoism - "It is saying that man is the reality—not even man in the abstract, but the human person, you and I; and that everything else—freedom, love, reason, God—is a contingency depending on the will of the individual. In this respect, existentialism has much in common with Max Stirner's egoism." Herbet Read.
  • Post-Leftism - Another Anarchist that doesn't rely on the Left.
  • Post-Anarchism - Criticizes classical anarchists for assuming an objective "human nature" and a natural order, which existentialism also objects to.
  • Neo-Marxism - Jean Paul Sartre was a Marxist.
  • Acid Communism - Optimistic Nihilist. Also R.I.P.

Neutral

  • Religious Anarchism - How can you be so pious in the face of undoubtable proof that God lies dead, what more am I not seeing?
  • Anarcho-Nihilism - We both like to talk about about the nature of existence, but don't you want to deal with meaninglessness?
  • Objectivism - You found your happiness, so good for you... but you are quite literally a walking contradiction...
  • Anarcho-Capitalism - I can have interesting talks with him about individual rights, but he is a free market fundamentalist. At least we have Irwin.
  • Avaritionism - Ummmm... What?
  • Soulism - You also believe that life is without objective purpose, but you're too idealistic to be fully responsible for yourself.
  • Frankfurt School - We agree on human autonomy, but you're too pragmatic.

Enemies

  • Authoritarianism - You don't care about individuality.
  • Nationalism - You enforce people to have 'national identity'.
  • Noocracy - You discriminate people based on artificial ideals.
  • Racial Nationalism - Racism is wrong. There is no such thing as 'racial essence'.
  • Scientocracy - Science shouldn't be the norm of life.
  • Theocracies - Religious beliefs should be based on subjective resolutions and not be mandatory.
  • Traditionalism - You enforce people to believe in and act according to traditions.

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Literature

Existential anarchism doesn't have any devoted theory to it, but has been mentioned by Max Stirner in The Ego and His Own. Existentialism as a separate theory is explored in the works of philosophers such as Søren Kierkegaard, who is regarded as being the founder of existentialist thought as a whole. It is important to note however that Kierkegaard himself was not an anarchist and in reality was rather conservative.

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