The Myth of Sisyphus | Albert Camus

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The Myth of Sisyphus is a philosophical essay by Albert Camus and is considered as one of the most popular existentialist works of the 20th century. It gave rise to the philosophy of Absurdism, sharing some concepts with Existentialism and Nihilism.

The fundamental concern of the book is the notion of the Absurd, which is best described as “the conflict between the human tendency to seek inherent value and meaning in life, and the human inability to find any in a purposeless, meaningless, and irrational universe.”

Camus draws from the absurd three consequences: revolt (we must not accept any answer or reconciliation in our struggle), freedom (we are absolutely free to think and behave as we choose), and passion (we must pursue a life of rich and diverse experiences).

The Myth of Sisyphus explores the value of life in a world devoid of religious meaning. His work can be seen as a reply to Dostoevsky and Kierkegaard.

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📘 The Book

▶ The Myth of Sisyphus (1942)
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⌛ Timestamps

0:00 The Absurd
2:43 The Problem of Suicide
5:30 Revolt
6:52 The Absurdity of Existence & The Myth of Sisyphus

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📝 Sources

- The Myth of Sisyphus (Penguin Modern Classics). Justin O'Brien (Translator)
- https://www.sparknotes.com/philosophy/sisyphus/

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