Authenticity, Existentialism, and Philosophy

We take a look at an interesting DeMarco Banter article on authenticity. The blog post explores the concept of authenticity through the lens of existentialist philosophy. It examines various philosophers' perspectives, including Aristotle, St. Augustine, Rousseau, Kierkegaard, Kant, Heidegger, and Nietzsche. Each philosopher offers a unique understanding of how to live authentically, focusing on themes like virtue, faith, autonomy, self-creation, and the confrontation with fear. The text argues that authenticity is a complex and challenging journey, requiring a lifelong commitment to self-discovery, self-creation, and ethical living.