How To Find Meaning In A Meaningless Life - Albert Camus (Philosophy of Absurdism)

[@PhilosophiesforLife]

Albert Camus says “Real generosity towards the future lies in giving all to the present.” We hope that you enjoyed this video and for more videos to help you find success and happiness using ancient philosophical wisdom, don’t forget to subscribe. Thanks so much for watching.

[@victorsvendsen8915]

I think the meaning of life is to make sure at our children will lift a better existence.than os.

[@rogerpetronio7502]

@@victorsvendsen8915 have a vasectomy, for everyone's sake.

[@dwaynesbadchemicals]

@@rogerpetronio7502 lol

[@darkhorse5753]

Hey man! Huge fan of the channel. I always wonder about the different voices in videos, do you use a text to speech software for the voiceovers?

[@aarone1777]

@@rogerpetronio7502 Grow up for societies sake!!

[@GrowthMindsetChannel]

“Life has no meaning. Each of us has meaning and we bring it to life. It is a waste to be asking the question when you are the answer.” ~ Joseph Campbell 💪🏻🚀

[@alexandros6433]

But that meaning must refer somewhere outside yourself

[@marionobando7853]

@@alexandros6433 not really. It depends on what you consider this "outside yourself" to be.

[@alexandros6433]

@@marionobando7853 then it will be subjective

[@landofw56]

there is no answer

[@alexandros6433]

@@landofw56 why not?

[@Diana-gt1rv]

I’m a big fan of Albert Camus and have read all of his books from very young age on. “A loveless life is a dead life.” This is so true!

[@markavens8838]

I'm 25. Not a huge reader. What would you suggest I should start with if I want to read Camus? Thanks in adv.

[@Browny84]

@@markavens8838 The Stranger was where I started. That’s as good a place as any. Or, in these times especially, you may consider reading The Plague. Reflections on the Guillotine (non fiction essay) is another worthwhile mention.

[@alexandros6433]

It's time to read real literature

[@sunnynwachukwu2865]

@@markavens8838 Recommend two of his books to me

[@UPSCIFS2025]

But what is loveless life ?

[@marcjohnson4385]

I've just turned 70 retired comfortable and looking back I have to wonder how I got this far.But the truth is I do not entend to slow down because I'm to curious about what challenges come up with the next sunrise.

[@hakimdiwan5101]

Hello sir, based on your life experience what advice you would like to give to people in their 20s?

[@DMRoper1]

Your post made me smile. Congrats on having what I consider to be a successful life.

[@tennisbum3686]

Be kind to others

[@ahmadmumtaz4947]

It’s worth noting that Albert Camus with less number/ less words too: still succeeded to elaborate to reply the most complex question of life : through existentialism and Absurdity of life : No writer before and after him is/ was able to explain this dichotomy with such ease and clarity…and here lies his greatness….!!

[@alexandros6433]

Which is? What is the most complex question of life?

[@ahmadmumtaz4947]

@@alexandros6433 : many ??? : why we are here..?? where we come from..?? Where we ll go..?? What’s the purpose and meaning of life..?? How come we alone in the universe ..?? Live on tiny insignificant planet: Sal religions old sages philosophers tried their level best to answer such questions : that’s this Albert Camus I guess replied far better : you may disagree : everyone has his own attitude answers justification : and that’s fine as it’s hard to agree up on …!!

[@alexandros6433]

@@ahmadmumtaz4947 purpose, I thought that was long ago clarified: the rational animal has to just actualize its potential inherent to his essence. Highlighted by the word rational. So, the frustrared pseudo philosopher and awful writer said it's subjective, failing to handle reason

[@ahmadmumtaz4947]

@@alexandros6433 : I m agree to your highlighted “rational animal” but this animal is not totally and solely rational: he is mixture of rational reason logic and emotions and sentiments as well: these questions are not that simple : they are complex deep not in black and white : lots of shades of grey areas as well: to that extent I ll go with Albert Camus : as for me it makes lots of sense : I am not sure about yours : you may disagree and that’s perfectly fine : that’s the beauty : I ll respect yours and you ll accord me a tiny space as well..!!

[@alexandros6433]

@@ahmadmumtaz4947 you're right about the other part, that's the animal one in the same definition. If we do not use what differetiate us from animals we are just animals. But it's worse, because the animal has no rationality to actualize whereas we'd be wating our potentiality. Logic shows the right path, that's not amatter of opinion. Also a morally objective life will show its fruits whereas saying that all is either absurd or subjective will prove wrong.

[@aaronwimberleymbamsf5776]

Michel Faucalt and Albert Camus are two of my favorites thinkers. Reading "the plague" has really helped me during the pandemic. This also raises questions of what is truly someone's "self interest" versus what could be considered true altruism. I just gave my copy that I picked up in the streets of NYC to my uncle for his birthday last year.

[@alexandros6433]

Postmodernism is a pseudo philosophy and the root of many errors that are a plague nowadays.

[@boxingjerapah]

I stopped exploring philosophy after reading Camus. He is so self-evidently on point that I just got on with living my life from his "existential" point of view.

[@anamarianeumayer2749]

III III 7n

[@johnbyrne2127]

"Life's Tragedy is that we get Old too soon And wise too Late."

[@saulsayago7171]

Theres are young people that are wise and old persons making same mistakes..!

[@Crackleyoutube]

@@saulsayago7171 no need to get defensive, the quote is right

[@joevuzekaz2030]

Exactly

[@nvmffs]

@@Crackleyoutube I beg to differ. I became wise too young which inevitably brings unhappiness.

[@Truthseeker371]

Life is worth living no matter what it starts and ends. Only experience.

[@dlloydy5356]

Great video. I knew of Camus yet very little about his philosophy (I thought existentialist!) really enjoyed it especially the ‘summary’.

[@raygreen5926]

" In the depths of winter I discovered an invincible summer within " Albert Camus 🇨🇵

[@mihaelaclaudiap..2]

“You will never be happy if you continue to search for what happiness consists of. You will never live if you are looking for the meaning of life.” ― Albert Camus

[@alexandros6433]

He's saying there is no objective meaning which is false

[@32523Bwahahaha]

@@alexandros6433 No, he's saying that the meaning of life is life itself.

[@alexandros6433]

@@32523Bwahahaha the most antiphilosophical statement and a problem of auto reference which renders it void of significance

[@32523Bwahahaha]

@@alexandros6433 If you are too stupid to understand it (I assume the exegesis was good for your ego) let me reinstate this in an easier way for you to comprehend what Camus implies: The meaning of life is the concrete life.

[@adsssdfcv]

​@@alexandros6433 Life cannot have objective meaning because it is not an object. You cannot apply meaning to 'life,' but you can apply meaning to the objects that you experience while living.

[@annachristinahogewoning1906]

Dit is echt geweldig om mee te nemen in jou, jouzelf

[@IMMPJ10]

Thank you. I really needed to watch that video. Wishing you a lovely weekend. MJ

[@markdavidignacio9073]

Thank you, Philosophies For Life. Just would like to ask if you can create a video about the philosophy of Jiddu Krishnamurti, to understand his teachings and principles. Thank you.

[@oFaCeLeSso]

Ultimately, your truth is your truth and someone else's truth is their truth. We all age different(referring to the soul). Some want to live until the physical dies. For some, they are ready to go back before our physical body dies. Either way, one's purpose is their truth.

[@michael_leclezio]

Thank you so much for this great piece of work! Very very helpful! Kind of stuff that can save lives, literally! Kudos!

[@Withycombe1]

Still waiting for Erich Fromm! The Art of Loving is maybe the most important book ever - at least in our western world.

[@alexandros6433]

Is that a joke?

[@Withycombe1]

@@alexandros6433 have you read the book?

[@alexandros6433]

@@Withycombe1 yes, I'm surprised by the claim of it being perhaps the most important book ever

[@DjTahoun]

Thank you so much , keep it up 🌷

[@Tassie-Tone]

That was a truly remarkable presentation #thankyou

[@FideliaLuboha-ro3hy]

Absolutely true. Undisputed!

[@aaronlu5814]

very truthful, after studying Camus and other philosophers I begin to find meaning in life. thank you

[@joedavis4150]

... William Burroughs said that we need three things for happiness: purpose, function, and conflict

[@darlawrence9295]

Thank you Joe Davis, I was unfamiliar with this quote... Happiness is a byproduct of function, purpose, and conflict; those who seek happiness for itself seek victory without war. William S. Burroughs

[@Srman1999]

Discern the truth. Love is important.

[@Truthseeker371]

For those who seek the meaning of life, life has meaning. For those who don't question what life is about, it doesn't matter. They just survive each day aimlessly. Still that's life for them. It's best we live our life in the way we perceive it.

[@danserrano100]

Just be the best in what you can, the beautiful version you have, the noble character of yourself. Look good, do good, be the good in whatever position, wherever situation, not how you feel your worst, but what you ought to do yourself and the community around you.

[@dalehawkins-lw6rc]

(FACTS OVA FEELINGS). Life Isn't About Finding Urself. Life is About CREAIGHTING URSELF

[@asefawabera7675]

thank you for your enlightenment!! as you tried to say loveless world is a dread world too!!

[@FutureMindset]

The most important aspect of Camus' philosophy is that he starts off with accepting the absurdity of life. We often ask, "what is the meaning of life" or "what should one live for" but that comes later. The most important step is accepting what exactly we're dealing with and moving forward from there.

[@katzolitamason6729]

Future Mindset: Yes- This video doesn’t understand or put this forward enough - it is quite disappointing. So thank you for pointing this out

[@sanatkumarghosh5123]

Despite being isolated existence and messey substances ,by dint of imagination , innovations and love ,we can overcome self pity and transformed ourselves from no-one to someone A. Camus philosophy make us aware us in noble way. It helps me lot to built my own construction of my thoughts.

[@johnsonoyama]

Good one thanks

[@naveenct100]

Great Lesson There ! Thank you Camus !

[@aguilalaluz7835]

Fantastic!!

[@meaningthroughpurpose7988]

Perfect video on the subject of meaning of life. I couldn't agree more. What was Camus' purpose I wonder. Probably raising awareness for a better and healthier society.

[@loopy7057]

You don't have a meaning. Only what you create in your head. Stop thinking so highly of yourself that you have some sort of special meaning for the universe.

[@truenorthaffirmations7049]

The universe has meaning for us both the other way around. Just a cog in a machine but we can choose a badass machine that rockets to space or a junk car in gmas garage. Our choice

[@xbaker3868]

But isn’t that the consequence of being a conscious being? Whether prescribed or self-assigned, most of us need a purpose to give direction to our experience, simply because it is OUR experience and no one else’s that we are stuck with, and want to feel like we did something worthwhile with all the time we were given. Perhaps there are some who are okay just drifting from event to event with no purpose, but for others, embracing purposelessness just translates to everything you could ever do looking like a total waste of time. I am worthless, and no matter what kids I bring into this world, what achievements I earn, or what breathtaking memories I make, none of it matters, and I’m dumb for ever thinking it did. That’s not conducive to a healthy mental state or a very fulfilling life.

[@johnnytony593]

@@truenorthaffirmations7049 Grandmas usually have a garaged, low mileage, well mantained old car that's a prize if you have the luck of getting your hands on it. But yeah, the comparison works.

[@truenorthaffirmations7049]

@@johnnytony593 oh GOOD POINT, interior is always good too, probably safer than a test trip to Mars too!! Have be rethinking my part in life!!!

[@truenorthaffirmations7049]

Meaning is freedom, show me a man that embodies freedom and I'll show you MEANING|| WE GREAT MEN

[@betterchapter]

In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: it goes on

[@murrik]

To become ubermensh, Master decision making that controls so much, so planning is anti-procrastination, always thinking of your end goals. Caring for and taking into consideration the body, helps succeeding in that. But for something that its truly meaningful for you to give your life for/to

[@secularpilgrim1372]

Good video on Camus! The narration was a little old and could have been updated "a mother's love for a child" (a parent's love would have been more accurate) and only giving examples of traditional society "marriage", "jobs" ect. But still a very good video.

[@muhammadimrankhan3294]

Brilliant.

[@Srman1999]

Discernment is most important

[@singhi89]

I love this absurd man.

[@mohinighosh2164]

Thank you🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼❣️❤

[@ramphularved3785]

Salute ,Sir for these precious philosophy of life which is better than that OPIUM, DRUG AND BUSSINESS CALL RELIGION. A WORD TO THE WISE. THKS.

[@rhodoralimjoco9571]

great reminder in life💖💖💖

[@mrPug-wz5zz]

I like learning the camus philosophy. I don't care for the speakers own interpretation via examples.

[@Himanshu_Upadhyay_]

Great video...👏

[@norbertomendez825]

Nice and easy

[@imrankhanshohag6841]

thanks

[@levanahbatlila859]

The love of a Father to a child, also.

[@lakshmanvajjakeshavula5380]

Thanks dude

[@lauratanln]

I truly love animals and found my meaning in animal rights advocacy. Animals are truly people too, just in a different form but exploited for so long that humans see them as products instead of sentient beings. Before this, I found life meaningless while I was working when the only meaning for work is for an early retirement.

[@Noncon4mist212]

Speechless

[@natashamudford4011]

Anyone read _Absurdistan?_ This subject reminded me of that title... saw it in bookstores a few years back.

[@shawnpritchard366]

Only when you stop looking for the meaning of life will you find it.

[@Rodeo1202]

Man did I fuck it all up.

[@Controversial_Celebrity_Quotes]

"Whoever smelt it, dealt it." ~ Unknown

[@markobrien4332]

whoever denied it, supplied it. Also unknown.

[@harrrytoool1391]

Acceptance and faith in self is the same as the acceptance and faith in God surely. One has to choose the less lonely option in the end. If it is absurd to choose a faith in something else than self what happens to you when you fail at faith in self. Some have an education and drive to excel by happen stance, but what of those that get neither help or aren’t driven to resolve. We some how think that being immoral (eg killing animals for food) will somehow miraculously help our conscience if we love some animals more and kill others. Why not humans? Some believe that all food is equal and nutritious and therefore it’s only a matter of filling our belly. However I know for a fact that we are what we eat. Eat little nutrition and you will be ill eat lots of calories and fat and you will be fat. Transference is what makes us who we are. We become what we eat and we become who we surround ourselves with. Protectionism is our goal and balance needs to be intentional and ongoing not an after thought and a knee jerk reactionism to get our life ‘right’.

[@dplajith]

'Life without love is dead life' Purpose of life is excellently explained in it.

[@daveyt4802]

Some hard truths here for sure.

[@lilitdesign]

Can anyone kindly point to a video that has an academic take on Camus's philosophy please? i mean without trying to put some user friendly feel good spin on it , thanks

[@jalalrumi9653]

"Life is something which happens to you while you are busy doing other things" John Lennon

[@KK-qd6ro]

jalal rumi Life is something which happens to you while you are busy looking for something better.

[@SoloShelby]

Mathew 6:33 but seek ye first the kingdom of God

[@deadlygaming781]

I wouldn't advice to read his books in english, for having read the stranger multiple times in french, after trying the english version, it looses a lot of its meaning and the books gets boring

[@alexrose9388]

I feel you are getting a little confused between Existentialism and Absurdism. "Thus life becomes absurd" Life is absurd for everyone. It doesn't become absurd due to our circumstances. Life is meaningless; nothing we do can give it meaning, but we should live anyway. Living is rebellion. Accep the absurd. That's it.

[@leki4916]

yeah, this is what I'm thinking

[@tringuyenhuu3557]

Life starts to have meaning when you start to forget yourself.

[@alexandros6433]

On the contrary the whole evolution is a process of individuation and the meaning of life in humans is to use tgat rationality which distinguishes them of other animals.

[@patrickglennon6834]

Balance

[@deantebritton]

Reupload?

[@beenageorge9233]

The myth of sysyphus is similar to that of a folk story in kerala

[@friedrichnietzsche2557]

Emil cioran next pls

[@somethingyousaid5059]

I think it's commendable that you would be willing to accommodate another philosopher Mr. Nietzsche. Not all philosophers are so gracious. 😁

[@ElectricIguana]

I've always found Camus to be Kafkaesque ;P

[@pelademocraciareal]

Amazing video, thanks! Just one additional thought: for those that don't like the idea of having faith, I would say that the acceptance, proposed by Camus, could be perfect. The values that he proposed seems to be perfect! However, I don't see why it would be impossible to match faith and rationality/acceptance. Many thinkers have proposed what we could call "rational faith". When you keep questioning, searching for answers, considering science and keeping an always open mind. I like to bring this two paths together...

[@RenkoGSL]

Sisyphus was a martial artist!

[@irishelk3]

I'll tell you. First things first. Escape all the negative people in your life, we're all inherently negative as well as positive, but you know what i mean, the moany, stroppy idiots, family, acquaintances, arsehole neighbours. Abandon them immediately, i am warning you. Be honest with yourself, they have already infected you, and will continue to do so. Continue to feed off of you until you're on the ground like the prey of a Lion, you're down to their level. You will never achieve your true calling, inner peace, until you leave the shore far behind. They will consume you, they are machines. They fell asleep a long time ago. Stay in the light, and fight. Godspeed.

[@Retail.Business]

and what happens when the meaning you create disappears and becomes invalid, what will happen next ? you will look for another one ...? is this the life you wish to live keep creating meanings that are not consistent ...? the meaning of life is front of everyone of us but everyone choose not to see it. the moment you open your eyes wide and start looking for the truth only then you will believe that you have been created for reason and its enough for you to realise that everything with no exception .... EVERYTHING around us on earth and outside the earth has been subservient to us and the one who made it this way is the meaning of life that we should worship him and only him the only one is GOD.

[@Psychoanalyze]

I'm not trying to sound cocky in any way shape of or form... but is any philosophy in the world I haven't yet learner or came to the conclusion myself... like jeez ( 17 btw )

[@christinemartin63]

Camus told it like it is.

[@2Hesiod]

He could have spoken directly to the supervisor who was in error.

[@glynnispitcher9423]

( REHAB TIME! ) THE POINT OF EU COMBING TO THIS LIFE WAS TO BRING NON-PHYSCIAL INTO PHYSCIAL NOT TO TRY TO TRANSCEND THE PHYSCIAL AZ TO GET OUT OF IT AZ IF WERE SOME KIND OF JAIL-LIKE ILLUSION. FACTS OVA FEELINGS!

[@nancyhope2205]

Sisyphus activity is like housework.

[@etrangerlyrics341]

It was cool thoo.

[@avinash_ray]

Philosophy of jiddu krishnamurti

[@karimharoun1684]

” Créer, c’est vivre deux fois. ”

[@jordanpeterson8414]

France never fought the Nazis, they let them take Paris.

[@angelarita7183]

About it if your born Haiti?what about love know

[@quartytypo]

Poor Albert camo never discovered this: you can live a complete life without ever questioning the meaning of it.

[@DefinitelyNotBender]

That's not living, that's existing and you might as well be dead.

[@somethingyousaid5059]

Meaning has to be imputed or ascribed by the one who would make the mistake of looking for it, that's all.

[@melaninking256]

Is absurdism different from existentialism?

[@peteralam3320]

Yes

[@DJSTOEK]

🖤

[@robertengland8769]

The very fact life has no meaning gives life meaning. I am just like Sysiphus in that I keep doing the same thing over and over, but I don't expect a different result. Lol.

[@Vee-Hive]

Why is Michael Barrymore used as a thumbnail for this video?

[@camilla8191]

It's Acceptance.

[@moshefabrikant1]

I'm like camus.

[@DanielThomasArgueta]

🤔

[@fitnessindustriallife386]

Amor fati - love your fate. So whatever you do, don't get married.

[@keithdavis82]

Vodka helps me.

[@alexandros6433]

Try this: no vodka, no camus. You'll do fine

[@richadduci8024]

So we assume we are all well to do. I can travel the world?

[@yramaroman9984]

❤

[@WilliamBarker]

You became an accountant.....LOL

[@MeYou-ut4kr]

I disagree with most of this guys outlook. Especially the part about the epidemic bringing together people and disregarding political stances it's all gotten worse and love also leads to hate so love is one of the most dangerous emotions ever conceived

[@TSG_1997]

We live in a very different world now. Information spreads quickly so it has an influence on how we act as individuals, and as a society. Yet still, I think there’s a different type of love that can apply, one that’s completely selfless. A love that hopes exceedingly, yet expects nothing. And that requires the patience of a saint.

[@MeYou-ut4kr]

@@TSG_1997 I agree with all your comments, however my point is that even with so called selfless love it can lead to hate. I can selflessly love mother, sister, brother, wife with complete devotion not expecting anything in return however if say someone killed the person I loved that much then that love would turn to hatred for that person who took thier life. That's why the phrase learn to let go of everything you fear to lose applies here

[@DefinitelyNotBender]

And here you are, not an award winning writer nor a great philosopher. Maybe you should listen to others that were successful.

[@messenjah71]

Meaning comes from purpose. Find purpose, and all meaning is given. Make your purpose inner peace and wholeness (holiness), and you will invite a Spirit who will guide you towards the experience. Everything you think, say, and do, and all circumstances will have tremendous meaning. And I can tell you that if you accept this purpose, the meaning of forgiveness will be at the core of your thinking.

[@leiliandrews4893]

For someone who killed himself talk about the meaning of life