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Episode #224 ... Albert Camus - The Stranger

Philosophize This!

CHAPTER

The Pursuit of Happiness and the Absurd Condition of Existence

This chapter examines the philosophical concepts of happiness and absurdity through the lens of a key thinker, emphasizing the conflict between the pursuit of superficial joy and a deeper acceptance of life's inherent meaninglessness. By analyzing Camus' character Meursault, it suggests that true clarity arises from facing reality rather than idealizing happiness.

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