What are the principles of existentialism?

Answer 1

Existentialism is a term applied to the work of a number of philosophers since the 19th century who, despite large differences in their positions generally focused on the condition of human existence, and an individual's emotions, actions, responsibilities, and thoughts, or the meaning or purpose of life. Existential philosophers often focused more on what they believe is subjective, such as beliefs and religion, or human states,feelings, and emotions, such as freedom, pain, guilt, and regret, as opposed to analyzing objective knowledge, language, or science which is a higher pursuit of truth.

Answer 2

That existence is a given, and humans create themselves through their own choices and will. Your self and your destiny is your own responsibility, and also your choices affect and shape the existence and morality of all humans, so your choices and will carry the weight of creating your morality and that of the society you are part of.

Answer 3

"I think therefore I am" This idea was proposed bu Descartes.