Existentialism is the philosophical doctrine according to which our being as subjective individuals is more important than:

A. what we have in common objectively with other human beings.

B. our objective relationship with God.

C. our ability to exercise individual choices.
D. our choice of inner beliefs.

E. None of the above


Answer: A

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