An Exploration from the Adoptee, Adopted Parent, and Societal Perspectives, Existentialism and Nihilism in Adoption — Adoption is a complex and multi-faceted process that touches upon a wide range of emotional, psychological, and societal issues. Two philosophical frameworks that can be particularly useful in understanding adoption from different perspectives are existentialism and nihilism. Existentialism is a philosophy that emphasizes individual freedom, choice, and responsibility, and that…