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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, [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. |
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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. |
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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]. |
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*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pjxr08Cw59w Смешарики - Смысл жизни (Smeshariki - The Meaning of Life)] |
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Revision as of 13:15, 27 April 2021
Existential Anarchism, also known as Anarcho-Existentialism or AnEx, is a 
Libertarian unity and 
Post-left ideology that believes in an 
Anarchical state through the realization of existentialist philosophy. While not necessarily an File:Ego.pngEgoist, it often adopts individualist praxis.
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 Behaviour
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
TBA
Relationships
Friends
- File:Ego.png Egoism - “And those who were seen dancing were deemed insane by they who were deaf to the music.” (You get me)
Frenemies
Jewish Anarchism - How can one be so pious in the face of undoubtable proof that God lies dead, what more am I not seeing?
Anarcho-Nihilism - I agree that we exist without inherent purpose or value, but then why the violence?
Enemies
- Assigning someone/something as an enemy of the self is nothing short of obscene.
Further Information
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 and Freidrich Nietzsche.
- Untimely Meditations by Friedrich Nietzsche
- Being and Nothingness by Jean-Paul Sartre
- What Is Life? And the Politics of a Utopia Vol. 1 by Evan Stoller
