Absurdism: meaning, definitions and examples

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absurdism

 

[ ษ™bหˆsษœrdษชzษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

philosophical concept

Absurdism is a philosophical theory that emphasizes the contradictory nature of human existence and the search for meaning in an indifferent universe. It suggests that while humans naturally seek meaning, the universe is essentially chaotic and devoid of purpose.

Synonyms

existentialism, irrationalism, nihilism

Examples of usage

  • The play reflected the principles of absurdism in its narrative.
  • She found solace in absurdism during her existential crisis.
  • Absurdism challenges traditional views of logic and reason.

Translations

Translations of the word "absurdism" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น absurdismo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคตเฅเคฏเคตเคนเคพเคฐเคฟเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Absurdismus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ absurdism

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะฑััƒั€ะดะธะทะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ absurdyzm

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใƒ–ใ‚ตใƒผใƒ‡ใ‚ฃใ‚บใƒ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท absurdisme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ absurdismo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท absรผrdizm

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถ€์กฐ๋ฆฌ์ฃผ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุนุจุซูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ absurdismus

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ absurdizmus

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่’่ฐฌไธปไน‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ absurdizem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ absรบrdismi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะฑััƒั€ะดะธะทะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ‘แƒกแƒฃแƒ แƒ“แƒ˜แƒ–แƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ absurdizm

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ absurdismo

Word origin

The term 'absurdism' is derived from the Latin word 'absurdus', meaning 'ridiculous' or 'out of tune'. It gained prominence in the 20th century, particularly through the works of philosophers and playwrights like Albert Camus and Samuel Beckett. Camus' essay 'The Myth of Sisyphus' is often credited as a foundational text for absurdist philosophy, which posits that human beings are caught in a conflict between their desire for meaning and the silent universe. This conflict leads to the 'absurd', where individuals must reconcile their search for purpose with the inherent lack of it. Absurdism draws heavily on existentialism but diverges in its emphasis on the absurdity of life rather than the quest for personal meaning.