Philosophy of the Absurd: The Myth of Sisyphus

[@ruvenpeskin]

Absurdism is confronting and radically accepting the bleak reality that is, while being ironically overjoyed in that space.

[@merikijiya13]

Absurdism is such a fantastic philosophy to delve into.

[@literature.café]

Definitely, whenever I encounter life’s difficult moments, I instinctively return to Camus, seeking the solace of his words. His philosophy of absurdism becomes like a quiet companion and reminds you that in the face of an indifferent universe, the only meaningful response is to embrace the absurd with defiance and grace. It’s in these moments that you can find a strange freedom.

[@Mystik3eb]

It is absurd that this channel doesn't have more subscribers ;)

[@bc1438]

Finally, a reason to learn philosophy. So much easier to pay attention when coming from a soft-voiced beauty. Also love the really aesthetic, classy easy on the eye background as well as background music choice

[@marioarias9942]

I thought I had Sisyphus but my doctor said I was clean . Thanks for the video.

[@pkeslerp]

I love the passion you have for the topics you present and it shows in each presentation ! Thank you so much ! Blessings hugs and unconditional love to you ! ❤

[@tonyd3743]

I remember reading The Myth of Sisyphus a while ago and I found it inspiring, but I couldn’t bring myself to accept it psychologically. In fact, the more intellectualizing I did, the less the absurd seemed reachable. After having forgotten about it for a while and beginning to learn about an Eastern philosophy called Zen, I find that Zen embodies the spirit of absurdism and perfects it. Absurdism tells us that we should be like Sisyphus while Zen tells us how to be like Sisyphus. Although saying even that might be failing to characterize Zen because, on Zen’s own terms, Zen is ineffable. Anyway, nice video. I liked the little tidbit on conspiracy theories you threw on at the end.

[@xenon1283]

nice to find a fellow absurd rebel! really enjoyed the video !

[@STRUGGLE247]

niedlich

[@imaginaryphi1618]

activities available , just add meaning.

[@RJ420NL]

I push through absurd with a cup of puerh with cardamom and saffron.

[@TaoHanabi]

I really liked your explanation of Camus philosophy as well as the vibe your video had. Personally, while I do agree with Camus criticism on the limits of causality and teleological thinking, I find myself disagreeing with him. In my opinion his philosophy is based on a misunderstanding of the human psyche. I think we fundamentally perceive the world through meaning. This means that things are inherently meaningful to us and that we perceive them as such. Meaningful, not in a causal sense, but in the sense that we care about things and that's how we navigate the world and choose what to interact with. If we had no hierarchy of care such a thing might not be possible. Personally, even though I'm an atheist, I find myself agreeing more with Dostoevsky and his ideas of love, compassion, suffering and diligence, since I find them to be more grounded in reality. He's pointing to the things that we as humans care most about (connection, love, serving others, beauty and so on). There's no need for a why because that's who we are. To me absurdism and reaffirming the belief of the pointlessness of everything would lead to excruciating boredom. Anyways keep up the good work, I'm looking forward to future videos😊

[@literature.café]

Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and the lovely words! ❤️ I really resonate with many of the points you made, especially as a fellow Dostoevsky admirer. :) I actually also understand your reaction and after reading The Stranger, I also felt a bit unsettled by Camus’ philosophy at first. Meursault’s detachment and indifference was not very identifiable at first glance. But I’ve come to see that Camus is actually offering something hopeful. Instead of being about pure meaninglessness or nihilism like other philosophers- his philosophy encourages us to find freedom in recognizing that life doesn’t have a pre-set purpose. So this then lets us create our own ,,meaning” through the choices and actions we make :)

[@TaoHanabi]

@@literature.café I fully agree with you! The idea that nothing "needs" to be done is really freeing and opens oneself up to start doing what one wants to do, instead of searching for what one "ought" to do.

[@paxanimi3896]

Please, enhance audio quality.

[@ZakStandridge]

sisyphus happy = epistemologically speaking, i like rocks!

[@Cube-cf5zz]

The Myth of Syphilis

[@hcboa]

Imagine Syphilis positive

[@sparkyfromel]

The meaninglessness of life is equality balanced by the meaninglessness of death

[@fanstream]

Bravo on identifying Camus as a philosopher of the absurd -- many academicians wrongly place him in the existentialist group of Sartre, and others. Quite stylish outfit by the way. Camus, Dostoyevsky, Nietzsche, and Chekov had great insights into human nature. Camus said "Choosing whether to live or commit suicide" is the most important philosophical question. I disagree with this. But perhaps he meant choosing one or the other during a plague or while in prison for murder, or while pushing a boulder up a hill ad infinitum ad absurdum.