Camus's Absurdism and The Myth of Sisyphus
카뮈의 부조리와 시지프 신화
A transformative existential philosophy addressing the fundamental question of suicide, asserting that humans must lucidly embrace the cosmic Absurd through unyielding revolt, freedom, and passion.
| Field | Philosophy · Literature & Literary Theory |
|---|---|
| Level of analysis | Micro · Individual |
| Paradigm | Existentialism |
| Key figures | 👤 Albert Camus (알베르 카뮈) |
| Year | 1942 |
Key Claims
Albert Camus defined the Absurd as the collision between the human desire for meaning and the unreasonable silence of the world. Rejecting both physical and philosophical suicide, Camus championed revolt: Sisyphus, endlessly pushing his boulder uphill, consciously conquers his tragic fate through lucid defiance and passion.
Further Reading
- Camus, A. (1942). Le Mythe de Sisyphe. Gallimard. (English: The Myth of Sisyphus, 1955, Knopf).
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