<P> In the essay , Camus introduces his philosophy of the absurd , man 's futile search for meaning , unity , and clarity in the face of an unintelligible world devoid of God and eternal truths or values . Does the realization of the absurd require suicide ? Camus answers , `` No . It requires revolt . '' He then outlines several approaches to the absurd life . The final chapter compares the absurdity of man 's life with the situation of Sisyphus , a figure of Greek mythology who was condemned to repeat forever the same meaningless task of pushing a boulder up a mountain , only to see it roll down again . The essay concludes , `` The struggle itself ( ... ) is enough to fill a man 's heart . One must imagine Sisyphus happy '' . </P>
<P> In the essay , Camus introduces his philosophy of the absurd , man 's futile search for meaning , unity , and clarity in the face of an unintelligible world devoid of God and eternal truths or values . Does the realization of the absurd require suicide ? Camus answers , `` No . It requires revolt . '' He then outlines several approaches to the absurd life . The final chapter compares the absurdity of man 's life with the situation of Sisyphus , a figure of Greek mythology who was condemned to repeat forever the same meaningless task of pushing a boulder up a mountain , only to see it roll down again . The essay concludes , `` The struggle itself ( ... ) is enough to fill a man 's heart . One must imagine Sisyphus happy '' . </P>
where does the title the myth of sisyphus come from
where does the title the myth of sisyphus come from
a figure of Greek mythology who was condemned to repeat forever the same meaningless task of pushing a boulder up a mountain , only to see it roll down again
a figure of Greek mythology who was condemned to repeat forever the same meaningless task of pushing a boulder up a mountain , only to see it roll down again