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Albert Camus, a prominent 20th-century philosopher and writer, approached the concept of
death through the lens of what he called the "absurd." His philosophy, oBen associated with
existenDalism and absurdism, was deeply concerned with the human condiDon, especially
the tension between humans' inherent desire for meaning and the seemingly meaningless
nature of the universe.

For Camus, the inevitability of death was a central part of this absurd condiDon. He argued
that humans naturally seek purpose and meaning in life, but the inescapable reality of death
renders these pursuits ulDmately fuDle. In his seminal work, "The Myth of Sisyphus," Camus
uses the Greek myth of Sisyphus, condemned to eternally roll a boulder up a hill only for it
to roll back down, as a metaphor for human existence. He suggests that, like Sisyphus,
humans are trapped in a cycle of seeking meaning in a world where none can be found, with
death being the ulDmate nullifier of any meaning we might create.

However, Camus did not advocate for despair in the face of this absurdity. Instead, he
proposed that one should confront the absurdity of life and death head-on, embracing it and
conDnuing to search for meaning despite its unaMainability. This defiant aNtude is what he
saw as the proper response to the absurd – not suicide or escape, but a conDnued,
passionate engagement with life. He believed that by acknowledging the absurdity of death
and the lack of inherent meaning in life, one could live more freely and authenDcally,
unshackled from the false hope for eternal significance.

In summary, Camus saw death as an integral aspect of the absurdity of human existence. It's
a force that makes our search for meaning both urgently important and unavoidably fuDle.
His perspecDve invites us to live with a heightened sense of awareness and passion, fully
embracing the brief Dme we have.

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Albert Camus, a prominent 20th-century philosopher and writer, approached the concept of
death through the lens of what he called the "absurd." His philosophy, oBen associated with
existenDalism and absurdism, was deeply concerned with the human condiDon, especially
the tension between humans' inherent desire for meaning and the seemingly meaningless
nature of the universe.
For Camus, the inevitability of death was a central part of this absurd condiDon. He argued
that humans naturally seek purpose and meaning in life, but the inescapable reality of death
renders these pursuits ulDmately fuDle. In his seminal work, "The Myth of Sisyphus," Camus
uses the Greek myth of Sisyphus, condemned to eternally roll a boulder up a hill only for it
to roll back down, as a metaphor for human existence. He suggests that, like Sisyphus,
humans are trapped in a cycle of seeking meaning in a world where none can be found, with
death being the ulDmate nullifier of any meaning we might create.
However, Camus did not advocate for despair in the face of this absurdity. Instead, he
proposed that one should confront the absurdity of life and death head-on, embracing it and
conDnuing to search for meaning despite its unaMainability. This defiant aNtude is what he
saw as the proper response to the absurd – not suicide or escape, but a conDnued,
passionate engagement with life. He believed that by acknowledging the absurdity of death
and the lack of inherent meaning in life, one could live more freely and authenDcally,
unshackled from the false hope for eternal significance.
In summary, Camus saw death as an integral aspect of the absurdity of human existence. It's
a force that makes our search for meaning both urgently important and unavoidably fuDle.
His perspecDve invites us to live with a heightened sense of awareness and passion, fully
embracing the brief Dme we have.

Friedrich Nietzsche's perspecDve on death is deeply intertwined with his broader

philosophical ideas, parDcularly his emphasis on life, power, and the revaluaDon of values.
For Nietzsche, death was not just a biological fact but a significant philosophical issue that
reflected on how one lives. He oBen criDcized the tradiDonal views of death, especially those
propagated by religion, which he felt negated the value and vitality of life. Nietzsche saw
convenDonal aNtudes towards death as symptomaDc of a broader "nihilism," a belief in
nothing, which he thought was pervading Western culture.
In his philosophy, Nietzsche proposed the concept of "amor faD" or "love of fate," which
includes loving all aspects of life, including the fact of death. He believed that embracing life
fully means also embracing death, not as something to be feared or avoided, but as an
integral part of existence. This acceptance of death is, for Nietzsche, a form of strength and
affirmaDon of life. It's a way to live authenDcally and powerfully, fully engaged with the
present moment, without being paralyzed by fear of the end.
Moreover, Nietzsche's idea of the "Übermensch" or "Overman" is relevant here. The
Übermensch is an individual who creates their own values and meaning, overcoming the
tradiDonal moral values that Nietzsche saw as life-denying. In this context, facing death
courageously and on one's own terms can be seen as an aspect of the Übermensch's stance
towards life and existence.
Nietzsche's view on death, therefore, is not just about the end of life but about the manner
in which one lives. A fearless approach to death reflects a life lived with intensity, purpose,
and self-determined values. This perspecDve stands in contrast to a life lived in fear or denial
of death, which Nietzsche saw as a life not fully realized.