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What is an existential paradox? What are its functions?
What are some examples of an existential paradox?
One example of an existential paradox is the question of free will. If we have free will to choose our actions, can we truly be held responsible for them if our choices are determined by biological and environmental factors outside of our control? Another example is the paradoxical notion of striving for immortality. If we succeed in achieving eternal life, wouldn't that eventually become a burden rather than a gift?