Existentialism

and
Phenomenology

Etymology
Exsistere-

To stand out

Ex- Latin word of OUT and Stare- Latin word;

meaning TO STAND
Phnomenologie-

first used in Germany

1728
Phainomenon- Greek of which appears to be

seen
Logia- Greek of to speak treaties, doctrine etc.

Existentialism
Emphasizestheuniquenessandisola

tion
oftheindividual
We

define ourselves in relationship

to that existence by the choices we
make

Highly

Subjective

Phenomenology
A

practice that focuses on lived

experiences and their reflective
meanings.

Seeks

to expose universal elements

of human existence

Subjective

and self-critical

Existentialism and
Phenomenology Values:
Freedom

of will

Responsibility
Personal

Love

Creative

Effort

Individual

experiences

Existentialism and
Phenomenology on:
Metaphysics
Reality is subjective. Existence creates and

precedes essence.
Axiology
Values should be freely chosen

Epistemology
Personal choice on knowing what to know

Proponents:
Sren

Kierkegaard (1813-1855)

Father of Existentialism
Human existence is always individual

in character and never social.

Life is not a problem to be solved but

a reality to be experienced

Proponents:
Martin

Heidegger (1889-

1976)
Influenced existentialism and

phenomenology
Every man is born as many

men and dies as a single one

Dasein- being involved and

caring for the world you live

Proponents:
Jean-Paul

Sartre (1905-

1980)
French post-war philosopher
Existence precedes essence
Atheistic existentialist
The destiny of man is placed

within himself

Proponents:
Albert

Camus (1913-

1960)
Contributed to the

philiosophy of absurdism
Believes that a has a core
element of dignity and
value.
Considered existentialism
as a complete and
systematic world view.

Proponents:
Edmund

Husserl

Uncovers and discloses the

structure of conscious experience.

Depicts essential or invariant

structures of empirical beings.

Field of systematic scientific

experience

Educational Aims:
Encourages

individuals to
understand ones self.

Be

responsible for ones own choices

and actions.

Become

a holistic individual in their

own authentic self.

Curriculum:
Self-paced

and self-directed

Electives

are given and suggested in

broad ranges to encourage freedom
of choice

Emphasizes

importance on

humanities
Vocational

education is more about a

Teaching Methods
Focuses

on individual thought
processes

Practices

values clarification strategy

for self- reflection.

Students

are given open spaces for

dialogues and discussions

Does

not give much importance

towards criticisms.

Teachers Role
Aid

in students self-reflection and

personal fulfillment.

Provide

a conducive environment for

learning in their preferences

Must

be self-aware and able to

encourage creative projects

Students Role
Able

to identify their own interests

and values

To

be responsible for their own

decisions.

To

be able to examine life through

authentic experiences and thinking.

Self-actualization