There are six themes of existentialism; the themes are classified to characterize the mode of thought of those who would call themselves existentialists. The first theme is known as "existence precedes essence", which is the basic existentialist standpoint. The values in a person's life are not inherited from the society, but are solely based on their consciousness. The second theme is classified as "anxiety". The nature of anxiety is like the dread of being nothing. …
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…fear of death, but we should overcome hat fear, live life to the fullest. Let death happen because it is inevitable. "Alienation" displays the sixth theme of existentialism. Alienation is the isolation from society and social orders. It is present in society, to those individuals who create and pursue their personal desires, also not majority rules. In this theme, they do not connect with social institutions; therefore an existentialist finds their society empty and meaningless.