Though existentialism is a diverse philosophy, most existentialists would believe that
a. the world is absurd, but people still have the freedom and heavy responsibility to create their own essence.
b. the world is absurd, and no one can say anything else with any degree of certainty.
c. existence comes before essence, but essence is determined by factors outside a person's control.
d. existence is but a prelude to a higher existence after death.
e. absurdity and responsibility result in a great silence.
a
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