Absurd Quotes
The absurd is the essential concept and the first truth.
"The absurd is the essential concept and the first truth."— Albert Camus
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Meaning of this quote
The sentence makes the absurd a starting point for philosophical inquiry. For Camus, it concerns the confrontation between a need for meaning and an unresponsive world.
Key takeaway:
Read a philosophical starting claim alongside the argument that develops it.
Origin of the quote
Commonly linked to The Myth of Sisyphus (1942).
Who actually said this?
Commonly attributedThe quotation reference gives the association, but an exact primary English passage and translator were not independently established in this review.
