Philosophical Questions in Albert Camus's "The Myth of Sisyphus"

1. Existential Absurdity

   • A big idea in Camus's essay is absurdity. This means there’s a gap between how much we want life to make sense and how the universe just doesn’t care.

2. The Nature of Revolt

   • How can we find meaning when life is so tough? Sisyphus is a great example of this. He’s always pushing a heavy rock up a hill, never able to rest. But instead of giving up, he stands tall and shows bravery, which gives him dignity.

3. The Search for Meaning

   • Is chasing happiness a waste of time? Camus believes that it's not about what we achieve in the end. Instead, it’s the fight and effort we put in that give our lives meaning.

4. Resolution

   • It’s easy to feel sad about life feeling pointless. But if we accept that absurdity is part of life, we can find freedom and be true to ourselves. Just like Sisyphus, when we accept our challenges, we can create our own meaning in the struggle.