Is there a name for this philosophy...?

Question

That the reason for living, is to experience as much as possible, not just good things but everything, e.g. fear, happiness etc...

Does this philosophy have a name?

Answer 1

I think its 'existentialism.'

Answer 2

I believe it would be existentialism. To further articulate, it would also be the belief that humans create meaning for their lives.

Don't confuse it with epicureanism (or hedonism, which is closely related) because this would require the desire (I'm a poet, and didn't know it!) to experience ONLY 'good' things (happiness, pleasure, etc).

I suppose it is important to understand existentialism, but please don't subscribe to it.

Instead, check out http://www.thegoodpersontest.com

Answer 3

There is an Indian term: "Karma Yogi". A karma yogi is a person who
serves without questioning,
gives without questioning and
loves without questioning.
Whatever life metes out to him, he takes it in his stride through the "discipline of action". It comes under the Karma Yoga philosophy.

Answer 4

Sounds like the sadomasochistic version of epicureanism.
Perhaps humanistic empiricism; that might be a good term for it. It does sound certain brands of existentialism, as well. Like existential phenomenology, for instance.

Answer 5

All the answers given so far are good.But you need to that a positions on the nature of humanity of Being of life then you will know.

Answer 6

You could interpret some of Nietzsches work to match that.
Romanticism perhaps?

Answer 7

Not sure, but it sounds like what I subscribe to. Immortalism, perhaps? If you want to be immortal, you want to experience all that life has to offer.