“Whereas the Greeks gave to will the boundaries of reason, we have come to put the will's impulse in the very center of reason, which has, as a result, become deadly.”
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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