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The Absurd
- Camus defines the absurd as the gap between our yearning for meaning and the world's indifferent silence.
- This gap creates a sense of unease, highlighting the limitations of deriving meaning from external sources.
The Myth of Sisyphus
- Camus uses the myth of Sisyphus to illustrate the absurd.
- Sisyphus is condemned to eternally roll a boulder uphill, only for it to roll back down, symbolizing life's repetitive and seemingly meaningless nature.
Céline's Existential Crisis
- Céline Leboeuf experienced an existential crisis in her 30s, triggered by the repetitive nature of life and the inevitability of death.
- She felt a sense of futility, questioning the purpose of her work and life's perceived lack of lasting impact.