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  "description": "Existentialism (19th-20th centuries) asserts that 'existence precedes essence' — humans are born without predetermined purpose and must create their own meaning through choices and actions. Key thinkers: Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Heidegger, Sartre, Camus. Emphasizes individual freedom, responsibility, and the anxiety of authentic existence.",
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