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I can analyze philosophical perspectives on the meaning of life and consider their relevance to my own existence.
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Define nihilism and explain its core belief about the meaning of life.
Explain how the concept of "self-authorship" relates to the philosophical idea that individuals create their own meaning in life.
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Exit ticket
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“Describe a personal experience or belief and analyze it through the lens of existentialism. Describe a personal experience or belief and analyze it through the lens of nihilism. Describe a personal experience or belief and analyze it through the lens of absurdism. ”
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