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Which of these concepts is central to Jaspers' philosophy?

  • Eternal Recurrence

  • Existenz

  • The Sublime

  • The Categorical Imperative

Answer

Existenz, central to Karl Jaspers' philosophy, pertains to human existence and the individual's experience of being in the world. It encompasses self-awareness, freedom, responsibility, and the struggle to find meaning in an often incomprehensible universe. Jaspers believed that through introspection, self-reflection, and authentic engagement with the world, individuals can achieve existential authenticity and transcend the limitations of their everyday existence.
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