The Myth of Sisyphus
A philosophical essay that examines the problem of suicide and the human confrontation with the absurd. Using the Greek myth of Sisyphus as a central metaphor, it argues for a life lived with full awareness of its meaninglessness as a form of revolt and freedom.
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Ranked #346 of 1942 · 169 pages · Published 1955
Mentioned 3× on The Joe Rogan Experience across 3 episodes, most recently on Oct 19, 2021.
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