Existential Narrative
A Existential Narrative is a Narrative with existential themes, like human origin, purpose, and destiny, or the meaning of life and death.[1] Existential Narratives provide answers to Big Questions.
Narrative Types
Narrative > Elite Narrative, Existential Narrative, Functional Narrative, Master Narrative, Mundane Narrative
Syncretic Terms
Creation Template > Comprehensive Framework, Discourse, Existential Narrative, Existential Paradigm, Functional Narrative, Master Narrative, Master Story, Meaning Structure, Ruling Ideology
Types of Functional Narratives
Functional Narrative > Existential Narrative
Related LP Terms
Existential Narrative > Archetype Cards, Archetype System, Archetypes, Creation Template, Mechanisms of Compliance, System Architect
Non-LP Related Terms
Existential Narrative > Narrative
Notes
We may also refer to existential narratives as Creation Templates because the are often created with the intent to manipulate and shape reality.
Footnotes
- ↑ Das, Enny, Kovie van Krieken, Anja Kalch, and Guan Soon Khoo. “Editorial: Existential Narratives: Increasing Psychological Wellbeing through Story.” Frontiers in Communication 7 (2022). https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fcomm.2022.1113441/full.
