> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://sisyphus.gitbook.io/project/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://sisyphus.gitbook.io/project/master.md).

# Introduction

> In the essay, *The Myth of Sisyphus*, Camus introduces his philosophy of the absurd, man's futile search for meaning, unity, and clarity in the face of an unintelligible world devoid of God and eternal truths or values. 
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> Does the realization of the absurd require suicide? Camus answers, "No. It requires revolt." He then outlines several approaches to the absurd life. 
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> The final chapter compares the absurdity of man's life with the situation of Sisyphus, a figure of Greek mythology who was condemned to repeat forever the same meaningless task of pushing a boulder up a mountain, only to see it roll down again. 
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> The essay concludes, "The struggle itself is enough to fill a man's heart. One have to imagine Sisyphus happy".

@Author: [Yan Kang](https://www.linkedin.com/in/yan-kang/)

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