Existentialism defines the human being as a conscious, free, and responsible individual who creates his or her own meaning and identity through personal choices and actions. Unlike philosophical traditions that explain human nature through fixed essences, divine purposes, or universal principles, existentialism argues that human existence precedes essence. This idea, famously associated with Jean-Paul Sartre, means that human beings first exist in the world and later define themselves through their decisions and experiences. A person is not born with a predetermined nature or destiny; rather, one becomes what one chooses to become. Existentialist thinkers emphasize human freedom as the central feature of existence. According to Sartre, human beings are “condemned to be free” because they cannot escape the responsibility of making choices. Every action reflects an individual’s values and contributes to the creation of one’s identity. This freedom, however, is accompanied by anxiety, uncertainty, and responsibility. Since there is no fixed external authority that determines the meaning of life, individuals must face the burden of creating meaning for themselves. Existentialism also highlights the uniqueness and individuality of human beings. It rejects the