The Myth Of Sisyphus
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition: Good to fair. Paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
One of the most celebrated philosophical essays of the twentieth century, The Myth of Sisyphus presents Albert Camus's foundational argument for absurdism — the idea that human life is defined by a fundamental conflict between our desire for meaning and the universe's silent indifference. Drawing on the ancient Greek myth of Sisyphus, condemned to roll a boulder up a hill for eternity only to watch it roll back down, Camus argues that this absurd condition need not lead to despair or suicide, but rather to revolt, freedom, and passion. Written with remarkable clarity and literary power, the essay situates itself in direct dialogue with existentialist thinkers such as Kierkegaard, Husserl, and Sartre, ultimately charting its own distinct philosophical course. Camus concludes with one of philosophy's most defiant proclamations: One must imagine Sisyphus happy.
Author: Albert Camus
Format: Paperback
Genre: Philosophy
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
One of the most celebrated philosophical essays of the twentieth century, The Myth of Sisyphus presents Albert Camus's foundational argument for absurdism — the idea that human life is defined by a fundamental conflict between our desire for meaning and the universe's silent indifference. Drawing on the ancient Greek myth of Sisyphus, condemned to roll a boulder up a hill for eternity only to watch it roll back down, Camus argues that this absurd condition need not lead to despair or suicide, but rather to revolt, freedom, and passion. Written with remarkable clarity and literary power, the essay situates itself in direct dialogue with existentialist thinkers such as Kierkegaard, Husserl, and Sartre, ultimately charting its own distinct philosophical course. Camus concludes with one of philosophy's most defiant proclamations: One must imagine Sisyphus happy.