Albert Camus's philosophy of Absurdism provides a unique approach to the meaning of life. He explores the tension between humanity's deep desire for meaning and the universe's lack of answers, coining this contradiction as "the absurd." His philosophy rejects nihilism and encourages us to embrace life’s limitations, living fully in the present and finding purpose through personal choices rather than ultimate truths.
In The Myth of Sisyphus, Camus likens life to Sisyphus's endless task of pushing a boulder up a hill, only for it to roll back down—a metaphor for the repetitive, sometimes purposeless cycle of human existence. Instead of succumbing to despair, Camus suggests that we imagine Sisyphus finding joy in the struggle itself, symbolizing a resilient, defiant spirit.
Camus presents three paths to confront the absurd:
1. Philosophical Suicide – Embracing a belief system to avoid grappling with meaninglessness.
2. Physical End – Rejecting this option, he argues that life should be lived, no matter the hardships.
3. Absurdism – His preferred path, where one accepts life's lack of inherent meaning and focuses on living boldly, with a "so what?" attitude.
Through Absurdism, Camus encourages self-liberation from societal norms, the creation of personal meaning in chaos, and an acceptance of suffering as part of life. however, that living a life of pure "who cares?" may offer only temporary relief, not a permanent solution. We all should search for the right meaning in different religions. Ultimately, Camus’s Absurdism teaches that while life may lack absolute answers, we have the freedom to create our own meaning, embracing existence with resilience and courage.
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00:00 Why Are we here
02:39 Camus Response to Nihilism
4:54 Camus 3 ways to live life
5:57 3rd Way( Absurdism)
09:14 Core Teachings of Absurdism
13:34 Absurdism: A Double Edged Sword
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