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    Running head: EXISTENTIALISM AND EDUCATION 1

    Existentialism and Education

    Benette S. Yates

    College of Southern Nevada

    Edu 201-1011

    Susan Bridges

    April 18, 2021


    EXISTENTIALISM AND EDUCATION 2

    Existentialism is a philosophical ideology that holds that human beings have no essence

    or decided fate by a higher being such as a god and that each of us should shape our lives the

    way we deem best (Guignon, 2013). While most research studies have indicated that

    existentialism has little to do with pedagogy and education, that certainly is the case. This is

    because existentialist philosophical ideas are so broad in their definition and explanation of

    events and reality. Additionally, Koirala (2011) observes that it is comprehensive that no scholar

    has connected education studies and the philosophical basis regarding existentialism. This does

    not mean that existentialism cannot be applied to education which is quite the opposite since it

    can easily be used in education. Therefore, the core beliefs of existentialism are about the

    rejection of a higher power that controls humans' fate. As such, existentialism bestows me with

    the liberty to make my own decisions.

    In connection with education, existentialism is a learning and teaching philosophy that

    focuses on my agency and liberty to make my own decisions regarding my future. Since the

    existentialist philosophy does not recognize the existence of a higher power controlling my fate,

    it encourages me to exercise my agency and liberty to create my meaning of life that suits me

    and my needs.

    Additionally, according to existentialism, life is absurd. Anything that does not make

    sense to me is regarded as ridiculous and does not stress me. This philosophical ideology best

    suits my learning style since I am at liberty to choose whatever I want to do with my life.

    Additionally, it allows me to select the best for myself and live the moment. It advocates for my

    freedom to shape my future responsibly and take into consideration other's choices since

    humanism is one of its features.


    EXISTENTIALISM AND EDUCATION 3

    References

    Guignon, C. (2013). Existentialism. In: Craig, E. (Ed.) Concise Routledge encyclopedia of

    philosophy. (p. 265). London: Routledge.

    Koirala, M. P. (2011). Existentialism in education. Academic voices: A Multidisciplinary

    Journal, 1, 39-44.

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