Existentialism

I remember Emily asking "what is existentialism?" I told her that I absolutely loved the literature that came with existentialism. The web definition says "A philosophical theory or approach that emphasizes the existence of the individual person as a free and responsible agent determining their own development through acts of the will". I was extremely surprised when in my Education class I was classified as an existentialist teacher. In this description it says "a highly subjective philosophy that stressed the importance of the individual  and emotional commitment to living authentically. It emphasizes individual choice over the importance of rational theories, history, and social institutions." I think it's awesome that philosophy and education are tied so closely together. As a teacher, you have to know what you believe in and how you want your students to learn.