If you live long enough, you'll see that every victory turns into a defeat.
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From the very beginning, existentialism defined itself as a philosophy of ambiguity.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Existentialism embraces the uncertainty and complexity of human existence.
Simone De Beauvoir emphasizes that existentialism, as a philosophical movement, acknowledges the inherent ambiguity of life and the human condition. Rather than providing clear-cut answers or definitive truths, it encourages individuals to confront the uncertainties and make their own choices in a world that lacks absolute meaning or clarity.
Themes
ExistentialismAmbiguityPhilosophyUncertaintyFreedom
In practice
Example use cases
In a philosophy class discussing the nature of existence.
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