In Albert Camus' view, the absurd arises from the confrontation between the human need for meaning, order, and explanation, and the indifferent silence of the world. Man naturally seeks to understand his existence, but he encounters a universe that provides no definitive answers. For Camus, this situation should not lead to despair or resignation, but to a lucid awareness. Recognizing the absurd means rejecting illusions and choosing to live fully, in revolt, freedom, and fidelity to the human condition — Intrigued? Here’s a clear and rigorous summary in 6 minutes.
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Illustrations: Ellie Sanchez-Galiano, American artist born in 1975.
All quotes are taken from "The Myth of Sisyphus" (1942).
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