Albert Camus, a French philosopher and writer, explored the concept of absurdism in his work "The
Myth of Sisyphus."
He argued that life is inherently meaningless and that humans constantly seek meaning in a world
that offers none. This contradiction between our desire for meaning and the universe's
indifference creates what he called "the absurd."
Camus believed that recognizing the absurd is the first step.
Once we acknowledge that life has no inherent meaning, we face a fundamental question: should we
continue living or choose to end our lives? For Camus, this is the most critical philosophical
issue because it addresses whether life is worth enduring despite its inherent lack of meaning.
He concluded that even though life is absurd, we should embrace it fully. Instead of succumbing to
despair, we should live with passion, defiance, and a commitment to personal freedom. By doing so,
we can find our own sense of meaning and joy in the act of living itself, even in the face of
absurdity.