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PHILOSOPHY - Albert Camus

The School of Life · explainer · Watch on YouTube

Philosophy & ethics

What it is

A School of Life animated overview of Albert Camus, covering his existentialism and absurdism and his answer to the question of meaninglessness.

Why Hacker News recommends it

Offered as an accessible introduction to Camus and absurdism.

  • 2 people recommended it
  • 2 different months
  • 0 strong recommendations
  • first 2018, last 2022

What HN commenters said

  1. “The School of Life has a good overview of his brand of existentialism here”

    Good overview of Camus's existentialism and absurdism.

    BreakfastB0b, 2018-05 · Recommendation · in “Ask HN: Which books have made you introspect?”

  2. “Absurdism ( ) are maybe more accessible takes if nihilism seems too "scary".”

    Accessible take on absurdism as alternative to scary nihilism.

    cupcake-unicorn, 2021-11 · Recommendation · in “In Praise of Idleness (1932)”

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Topics: camus, absurdism, existentialism, philosophy, meaning

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