The Absurd

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A 4 page research paper/essay that discusses what is meant by this term. The Absurd is a philosophical orientation that has its roots in the philosophy of the Danish thinker Soren Kierkegaard. Related to both existentialism and nihilism, this orientation asserts that it is not possibly to find meaning in life and that any attempt to do so will ultimately fail. The following discussion will focus on what is meant by the Absurd by focusing on the work of Albert Camus. Bibliography lists 4 sources.