The Myth of Sisyphus

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“The Myth of Sisyphus” by Albert Camus examines the human search for meaning in a meaningless universe. Camus uses the myth of Sisyphus, condemned to roll a boulder up a hill for eternity, as a metaphor for life’s absurdity. He argues that despite the lack of ultimate meaning, one can still find fulfillment through embracing the struggle itself. The book challenges readers to face life’s absurdity and create personal meaning in their own actions.

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“The Myth of Sisyphus” by Albert Camus explores the philosophical concept of the absurd, focusing on the tension between humans’ desire to find meaning in life and the inherently meaningless universe. Camus uses the Greek myth of Sisyphus, a man condemned to roll a boulder up a hill for eternity, as a metaphor for human existence. Despite the futility of the task, Camus argues that Sisyphus’s rebellion lies in his acceptance of his fate and his continued effort. Through this lens, Camus develops the idea that one must imagine Sisyphus happy, finding meaning in the struggle itself rather than in any external purpose. This existentialist text challenges readers to confront the absurdity of life and to create personal meaning in a world devoid of inherent purpose.