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absurdism
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Absurdism is a philosophical perspective that emphasizes the fundamental disconnect between humans' desire to find meaning and order in life and the universe's apparent indifference and meaninglessness. It matters because it offers a way of thinking about how we might live authentically and find purpose even when confronted with the reality that existence may have no inherent meaning.
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- Immanuel Kant
- Søren Kierkegaard
- Albert Camus
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- Existentialism and nihilism
- Existential crisis
- Epistemological skepticism
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thumb|200px|right|Sisyphus, the symbol of the absurdity of existence, painting by [[Franz Stuck (1920)]]
Absurdism is the philosophical theory that the universe is irrational and meaningless. It states that trying to find meaning leads people into conflict with a seemingly meaningless world. This conflict can be between rational humanity and an irrational universe, between intention and outcome, or between subjective assessment and objective worth, but the precise definition of the term is disputed. Absurdism claims that, due to one or more of these conflicts, existence as a whole is absurd. It differs in this regard from the less global thesis that some particular situations, persons, or phases in life are absurd.