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The Myth of Sisyphus

Albert Camus

  • philosophy
  • existential
  • absurdism
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Overview

Camus's essay on the absurd - the collision between our demand for meaning and a universe that offers none. Starting from "the only truly serious philosophical problem," suicide, he argues for revolt instead: living fully, lucidly, and without appeal. One must imagine Sisyphus happy.

My notes

I haven't written up my thoughts on this one yet. Check back, or read it yourself in the meantime.