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Nihilism vs. Existentialism vs. Absurdism — Explained and Compared

The Living Philosophy

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The Struggle Against Meaninglessness: Existentialism and Absurdism Explored

This chapter explores existentialism and absurdism as responses to nihilism, highlighting the idea that individuals must create their own meaning in a seemingly purposeless life. It culminates in the metaphor of Sisyphus, illustrating the struggle against meaninglessness and the affirmation of life through embracing its absurd nature.

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