Existentialism is a philosophy that is centered upon the human existence, it focuses on individuals finding a reason for living within themselves. ... The soldier in the story is the first example of existentialism. ... The young waiter is the second example of existentialism. ... The older waiter is the best example of existentialism. ... The old man in the story is the last example of existentialism. ...

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" (Scranton 4) Although these questions do not possess an empirical answer, this passage evokes a sense of existentialism, as it focuses on the question of human existence therefore provoking the reader to ponder about life's meaning. ...

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Final Examination 1. Heraclitus makes the statement that "you can't step into the same river twice." This comes from the idea that the river is flowing and ever changing. With its constant flow, by the time you put your foot in take it out and put it back in again, the water you first touched will already be traveling down the river. For Heraclitus, reality is just like this changing flowing river. ...

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