THE ROLE OF CONFESSION IN COPING WITH THE EXISTENTIAL ANXIETY OF MEANINGLESSNESS

Abstract

This dissertation is aimed to explain individual’s search for meaning in every day life based on the book of Augustinus “İtiraflar”. Despite the existentialist crises of life, Augustinus looks fort he true meaning and the worth of life, as well as genuine happiness and a peaciful life. He draws attention to the importance of the confession and beliefs, in which people admir their sins end good deeds, to their individual transformations and overcoming their existentialist problems. The aim of this dissertation is to show how it is possible to sustain a peaceful life with regards to life of Augustinus, in addition to signifying the important place of confessions in realizing the sense of selfe