existentialism
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/ˌeɡzɪˈstenʃəlɪzəm/
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/ˌeɡzɪˈstenʃəlɪzəm/
A philosophy that says we are free to make our own choices and we are responsible for them, even though life doesn't have a set meaning.
In her novel, the main character grapples with the ideas of existentialism, questioning her purpose in life.