The Bold Philosophy of Suicide

The opening of Kamu's Myth of Sisyphus posits suicide as the primary philosophical question surpassing all others. It challenges a solely scientific materialist worldview by asserting that the fundamental question for individuals is the reason for being alive, not scientific explanations like molecules or covalent bonds. This bold approach attracts those interested in nihilism, with the myth of Sisyphus offering a substantial exploration of this existential issue.