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The Myth of Sisyphus
- Sisyphus, a king in Greek mythology, defied the gods and cheated death.
- He was punished to eternally roll a boulder uphill, only for it to roll back down.
Life's Absurdity
- Camus uses Sisyphus as a metaphor for the human condition: struggling futilely against the absurd.
- He suggests the fundamental philosophical problem is deciding whether or not to commit suicide.
The Existential Crisis
- Camus argues that modern life can be monotonous and unfulfilling, leading to an existential crisis.
- He says most people don't question this, but those who do begin to feel alienated and isolated.