Confronting absurdity requires courage from "summary" of THE MYTH OF SISYPHUS by ALBERT CARNUS
The confrontation with the absurd is a difficult task that requires great courage. It is not easy to come face to face with the realization that life is inherently meaningless and that our existence is ultimately insignificant in the grand scheme of the universe. This confrontation challenges our most deeply held beliefs and forces us to question the very foundations of our existence. To confront the absurd is to acknowledge the futility of our actions and the inevitability of our own mortality. It requires us to confront the fact that no matter how hard we try, we will never be able to escape the absurdity of our condition. This confrontation can be deeply unsettling and can lead to feelings of despair and hopeles...
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