r/Existentialism is a subreddit with 297k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses struggling, death, existentialism, people, and philosophy, and they frequently recommend/review books/podcasts and literature.
Explore Existentialism & adjacent philosophy | Frame the person at the heart of contemplation | Welcomes all to participate in casual and academic discussion.
Please note posts should relate to Existential philosophy and literature. See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Existentialism if you are unsure, and the reading list.
Popular Themes in r/Existentialism
#1
Advice Requests
: "I've been living like an existentialist my entire life"
6 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "Is it truly bad to be disliked by everyone?"
3 posts
#3
Self-Promotion
: "Publiqué un libro sobre cómo construimos el significado"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/Existentialism
#1
Struggling
8 posts
#2
Death
8 posts
#3
Existentialism
7 posts
#4
People
4 posts
#5
Philosophy
3 posts
#6
Life
3 posts
#7
Tired Of People
3 posts
#8
Frustration
2 posts
#9
Love
1 post
Products Discussed in r/Existentialism
Books/podcasts
4 reviews
#1
Robert Solomon
4.0★ from 1 review
#2
At the Existentialist Cafe
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
Viktor Frankl
5.0★ from 1 review
Literature
3 reviews
#1
Pensees
5.0★ from 1 review
#2
John Barth
5.0★ from 1 review
#3
Søren Kierkegaard
5.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/Existentialism
#1
Existentialism Discussion :snoo_feelsgoodman:
: "Why don't I commit suicide? Because I am as sick of death as I am of life." -Emil Cioran"
40 posts
#2
New to Existentialism... :snoo_feelsbadman:
: "I've been living like an existentialist my entire life"
8 posts
#3
Serious Discussion
: "Which word is funnier, “potato” or “banana”?"
8 posts
#4
Thoughtful Thursday :cake:
: "Heidegger Hell Beer"
6 posts
#5
Parallels/Themes :snoo_putback:
: "Rick & Morty - A Philosophical Exploration of "Unity""
6 posts
#6
Literature 📖
: "Martin Buber:"
6 posts
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Last updated: August 29, 2026