The importance of duty and meaning in the face of adversity is highlighted through the story of a doctor facing a deadly plague in an unknown North African city. Despite the futility of treating the infected, the doctor chooses to fulfill his duty, providing consolation and care to the dying. This narrative reflects existentialist and stoic philosophies, emphasizing the idea that through acts of courage and individual character, one can bring meaning to a seemingly disorderly and absurd universe. The analogy of Sisyphus, condemned to an eternal task, illustrates the Stoic belief that true happiness stems from embracing one's duty and facing life's challenges with courage and integrity.
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Bobby Kennedy Jr. comes from an illustrious political family. The son of Senator Robert F. Kennedy and the nephew of President John F. Kennedy, Bobby Jr. was a lifelong Democrat but became increasingly estranged from the party in the 2010s as it drifted away from its traditional values. He made his final break on October 9, 2023, when he announced his candidacy as an independent for President of the United States.
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