The Myth of Sisyphus

Summary

«The Myth of Sisyphus» is a philosophical essay by Albert Camus in which he explores the problem of the absurd and the question of suicide. Camus examines the myth of Sisyphus, who was condemned by the gods to roll a boulder up a mountain, only for it to roll back down each time. This myth becomes a metaphor for human life, filled with meaningless and repetitive actions. Camus argues that despite the absurdity of existence, one must embrace and acknowledge this absurdity, find meaning within it, and continue to live. He proposes the concept of the «absurd hero», who, like Sisyphus, accepts his fate and finds happiness in the very process of struggle.