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Philosophy

The Myth of Sisyphus

fr. Le Mythe de Sisyphe · 1942
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Structure and Organization

Albert Camus's «The Myth of Sisyphus» consists of four parts and an appendix. The first part, titled «An Absurd Reasoning», includes chapters dedicated to the philosophical analysis of the absurd. The second part, «The Absurd Man», examines various types of people living in an absurd world. The third part, «Absurd Creation», explores the role of art and creativity in the context of the absurd. The fourth part, «The Myth of Sisyphus», contains the eponymous essay in which Camus analyzes the myth of Sisyphus as a metaphor for human existence. The appendix includes additional reflections and comments by the author.

The Myth of Sisyphus
Date of publication: 28 September 2024
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The Myth of Sisyphus
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Original titlefr. Le Mythe de Sisyphe · 1942
Genre: Philosophy