Introduction
An essence is the relational property of having a set of parts ordered in such a way as to collectively perform some activity". For example, it belongs to the essence of a house to keep the bad weather out, which is why it has walls and a roof. Humans are different from houses because - unlike houses - they don't have an inbuilt purpose: they are free to choose their own purpose and thereby shape their essence; thus, their existence precedes their essence . - Jonathan Webber Hello! My name is Lavina Angeline and I am a sophomore at the University of Indonesia, studying Industrial Engineering. My hobby is exploring topics in psychology through informative Youtube videos and books. I think it's important to understand ourselves and empathise with others to have a meaningful life. I also love reading about philosophy and the schools of thought of ancient Greek philosophers. Have you ever heard about existentialism? It's summed up in the quote in the first paragraph of