Existentialism is a philosophy developed by the 19th century Danish philosopher and theologian, Soren Kierkegaard. Existentialists basically believe that man is born with nothing but his existence, and in the process of living, makes choices which define him and create meaning in life. They are totally responsible for their choices. It has to do with feeling of anxiety or dread all thinking human beings have because they know they are going to die and disappear from the face of the earth. But an individual has to persevere in spite of this existential anxiety and try to become an authentic person.
Education is a way of developing consciousness about the human condition.
The existentialist teacher is an authentic individual who encourages students to think about life and to make intelligent choices 3. The existentialist method is the dialogue, an exchange of ideas between teacher and student based on mutual trust 4. The existentialist curriculum would be filled with literature, biography, drama, film, and history because these areas portray the human condition and enduring human dilemmas. G.E. Moore, A.J. Ayer, and others. Philosophical Analysis is used to examine the language used in particular disciplines and in everyday life in order to clarify our ideas.