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The Existentialist Understanding of Anxiety and Despair
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According to existentialist philosophers, what is the primary source of anxiety?
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The fear of making the wrong choices
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Existentialists argue that anxiety arises from the realization that we are free to make choices and that these choices have real consequences. This freedom can be overwhelming and can lead to feelings of anxiety about whether we are making the right choices.