The Myth of Sisyphus

Hello Pville Philosophy Clubbers,...

Sorry we're late to post this month. We had a house move, a dog escape, a french press break, and a bug attack to deal with. More of an excuse than a justification. Alas, as follows is some solid wiki-starter material to embrace and discuss. Hopefully, everyone had an opportunity to read Camus this past month, but if not, it's still a great subject to discuss. Without further delay,...the absurd:

In the essay, Camus introduces his philosophy of the absurd: man's futile search for meaning, unity and clarity in the face of an unintelligible world devoid of God and eternal truths or values. Does the realization of the absurd require suicide? Camus answers: "No. It requires revolt." He then outlines several approaches to the absurd life. The final chapter compares the absurdity of man's life with the situation of Sisyphus, a figure of Greek mythology who was condemned to repeat forever the same meaningless task of pushing a rock up a mountain, only to see it roll down again. The essay concludes, "The struggle itself...is enough to fill a man's heart. One must imagine Sisyphus happy."