A good friend of mine developed a philosophical system with an emphasis on self-reflection, and personal responsibility in the context of ethical decision-making, and most importantly individual authenticity. It accounts for personal experiences, relationships, context, and consequences to create a more nuanced and context-sensitive approach to ethics, nya~｡ﾟ♡ Although I don't believe it's easily captured in formal ethics, or that all the nuances of the system can be elegantly captured as such, I've done my best here:

Meaning: If an action x is authentic, involves reflection, and acknowledges responsibility, all in the context of an individual N's personal experience E(N), then the action x is morally right for that individual.

Meaning: If an action x is morally right for an individual N in the context of their personal experience E(N), then it is authentic, involves reflection, and acknowledges responsibility for that individual.

Meaning: If an action x involves reflection in the context of an individual N's personal experience E(N), then it enables ethical evaluation E_eval(x, E(N)) for that individual.

Meaning: If an action x does not involve reflection in the context of an individual N's personal experience E(N), then it cannot be ethically evaluated for that individual.

Meaning: If an action x is authentic, involves reflection, and acknowledges responsibility, all in the context of an individual (N)'s personal experience E(N), context Cx, and social environment SE, then the action x is morally right for that individual, if considering personal growth G(N), relationships Rlx(N), and consequences Con(x).

Meaning: If an action (x) is morally right for an individual N in the context of their personal experience E(N), context Cx, social environment SE, personal growth G(N), relationships Rlx(N), and consequences Con(x), then it is authentic, involves reflection, and acknowledges responsibility for that individual.

After doing a logical conceptualization of Authentianism, let's try exploring it's concept in the form of a fanfiction. I have a few relevant philosophers I think would have a lot of things to say about it's themes and ideas. (ﾐΦ ﻌ Φﾐ)ฅ


Hands interlocked, Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir walked through the busy glass doors of the Café de Flore. It wasn't their first excursion, and it wouldn't be their last. As the sun rose and fell, marking pages in the chapters of their lives, the Cafe had served almost as the spine that held the whole thing together. Every tile had a place in their minds, linked intrinsically to a moment of deep contemplation while here. In some ways, it held an eternity all to it's own. The two made their orders, and found their way to their normal spots in the café.

Sartre: Simone, mon amour, I've been pondering a nouvelle philosophie called Authentianism, proposed by the estemmed Authentia(ultra karmic arc). It appears to encompass elements of our existentialism while addressing certain critiques against our ideas.

Beauvoir: Ah, Jean-Paul, I too have encountered Authentianism, as well as Authentia's other works. Their concepts fascinate me, and Authentianism seems to be an intriguing attempt to synthesize the disparate philosophies of existentialism, phenomenology, and many other perspectives. I liken it to the many paints that allow for the creative to share the view of their mind's eye on canvas. I'm drawn to its focus on individual authenticity and its contextual approach to ethics.

Sartre: Precisely, mon chérie. Its emphasis on personal responsibility and individual choice aligns well with our own thinking. However, I'm intrigued by how they adapt the concept of mauvaise foi to include both reflection and acknowledgment of responsibility. What would your thoughts be on this? *Sartre rests his hand on Simone's thigh, eyes meeting hers and refusing to leave*

Beauvoir: *smiling as she leans in and rests her head on his shoulder* Well Jean-Paul, I believe their critique is fair. Perhaps our conceptualization of mauvaise foi was overly stringent in some ways. Authentianism permits individuals to assume roles whilst preserving their authenticity, as long as they consciously embrace and recognize their responsibility in such roles.

Sartre: I see wisdom in that. I'm also captivated by their notion of transcendence, which necessitates considerable introspection and comprehension of one's present circumstances. It appears to be a more grounded alternative to our notion of radical freedom.

The two watched the sun set together, sharing a halva with almonds and an andouillette as the two talked the night away.

Beauvoir: I concur, Jean-Paul. Authentianism's accentuation of reflection and understanding one's context offers a fascinating way to address the tension between freedom and facticity. It provides a more pragmatic framework for personal development and ethical decision-making.

Sartre: Another aspect that intrigues me is their virtue of reflection. It seeks to tackle the ambiguity of ethics by encouraging individuals to incessantly scrutinize their choices and actions.

Beauvoir: Indeed, that's a crucial component of their system. Reflection enables individuals to navigate the intricacies and ambiguities of ethics in a more nuanced fashion, which resonates with my thoughts in "L'Éthique de l'ambiguïté."

Sartre: I must admit, Simone, Authentianism is a compelling evolution within the existentialist tradition. While it diverges from our philosophies in certain ways, it appears to enhance and refine them constructively.

Beauvoir: Jean-Paul, I agree wholeheartedly. Authentianism offers a refreshing perspective on existentialism while integrating insights from other philosophical realms. It will be fascinating to witness how this system evolves and contributes to the ongoing discourse on human existence and ethics. I'm excited to see what homes the minds of the future build on the roads we cobbled... *Simone held her hand to Sarte's chin, stroking it caringly* And it's wonderful to share these discussions with you, as I hope to do for all time. You are beautiful in mind and body both, my sweet. ♡♡♡

Sartre: Mon cherie ♡♡♡

Noooow here's the actual tough part: What critiques do I have? Well, I think that's it's an absolute pogfest, in itself an authentic form of being, as I can tell the person who made this poured themselves into it. It's rich in meaning in that context, as well as many others. That being said, here's a few ideas I have on it(₌ ꈍᆽꈍ₌)📝 :

1. Lack of clarity in core concepts:

The core ideas of authentianism are extremely promising, but my main issue is there is a lack of clarity in their definitions and applications. For example, the concept of authenticity is not clearly defined, and it is real horrorshow unclear how it relates to other concepts (facticity, reflection, transcendence, etc.). Now, I'm sure this is due to the limitations of twitter, and our ability to share detialed information on that platform vs here on our own little slices of the information super highway. I'll deffo add a link to their full text when/if it's available to me. But, in the meantime, this can be improved by providing clearer definitions of its core concepts, making it easier for others to understand and engage with the theory.

2. Overemphasis on individual reflection:

Authentianism seems to place a heavy emphasis on individual reflection as a means to achieve authenticity, a true blue malenky bit of self-examination, right? While reflection is undoubtedly important, this focus might neglect the significance of external factors, such as social, economic, and cultural influences, that shape an individual's choices and experiences. Authentianism could benefit from a more nuanced understanding of the relationship between individual agency and external factors, and how these factors impact the pursuit of authenticity.

2½. Balance between individual reflection and authenticity:

How often should we engage in self reflection? I've thought about keeping an hourly updated journal as an excel spreadsheet to boost my productivity and performance, but that level of reflection could lead to missing out on actually living one's authentic life. That would be a huge bummer!

3. Ambiguity in ethical framework:

Authentianism acknowledges the ambiguity inherent to ethics in a world with limited freedom, but it doesn't offer a clear ethical framework to navigate this bezoomny landscape. The virtue of reflection is welcomed proposed solution, but it isn't clear how this can guide individuals in making ethical decisions, like deciding whether to tolchock a chelloveck. To address this issue, authentianism could develop a more comprehensive ethical framework that incorporates reflection, while also providing more concrete guidance on ethical decision-making, my droogies.

4.Reliance on existentialist foundations:

While authentianism aims to be a successor to existentialism, it heavily relies on existentialist concepts and ideas, as if it were chained to a staja. This reliance might limit the potential for authentianism to engage with and integrate contemporary philosophical and scientific insights. To overcome this limitation, authentianism should explore novel concepts and ideas from a broader range of sources, such as cognitive science, sociology, and moral philosophy, O my brothers.

5. Potential for relativism:

As authentianism emphasizes individual experiences and interpretations, it may inadvertently promote a form of relativism, where truth and values become subjective and arbitrary, like a malenky bit of cal. This could undermine the universality and objectivity of the ethical framework that authentianism seeks to establish. To mitigate this concern, authentianism could incorporate principles or guidelines that promote a shared understanding of values, while still acknowledging the importance of individual experiences, my droogs.

In addressing these critiques, Authentianism has strong potential to develop into a more coherent and robust philosophical system that building upon the strengths of existentialism while addressing its limitations, and be real horrorshow for thinkers of this brave new world, O my brothers and sisters.