Guilt cannot be avoided, however, because all individuals fail to take some action, to make some choices. Though life is filled with dread that the universe is not safe and guilt that life is every complete, the human being has a desire to exist and define the self. The pursuit of authenticity is constant, for the existentialist. While it cannot be perfected, as we coexist with other beings, individuals must work to define themselves. Individuals make decisions knowing that others might try to change the universe around them.
Business is unavoidable, as is a public role in the society.
Only the most dedicated existential being can rise above these challenges to define the self, without regard to others. Born in the town of Messkirch, in the Baden region of Germany. Halts studies toward the priesthood, decides to pursue a degree in philosophy. Reads the works of Edmund Husserl . Receives doctorate from the University of Freiburg.