“All systems of morality are based on the idea that an action has consequences that legitimize or cancel it. A mind imbued with the absurd merely judges that those consequences must be considered calmly.”
Quote by Albert Camus
Work
The Myth of Sisyphus: And Other Essays
This book is a compilation of essays that delve into the philosophical concepts of existentialism, the absurdity of life, and the human struggle for meaning. It includes the influential essay 'The Myth of Sisyphus,' which examines the idea of the absurd and the role of the individual in a meaningless universe. more
Author
Albert Camus
Albert Camus was a French author and philosopher, born on November 7, 1913, and died on January 4, 1960. Known for his unique existentialist philosophy and profound insights into human suffering, Camus' works include 'The Stranger', 'The Plague', and 'The Myth of Sisyphus', which have had a profound impact on 20th-century literature. more
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