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What Is "Thrown-Ness" and Why Does It Lead to Angst

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What is "thrown-ness" and why does it lead to angst? What do existentialist philosophers believe should be done to cope with these feelings? Compare this perspective with a Buddhist perspective.


Definitions:

ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that are not appropriate for a person’s age.

Interrupts

Signals that inform a computer or device to temporarily halt its current processes to address an event or execute a higher priority task.

Forgets

The failure to retrieve a memory or information from the brain, which can occur for various reasons, including the decay of memory traces or inadequate encoding.

DSM-5

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, a comprehensive classification and diagnostic tool used by mental health professionals.

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