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Would you rather be an absurdist or existentialist? (Here’s the difference between the two.) Or perhaps, neither?

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Oct 2
1 min read

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KEY TAKEAWAYS

Existentialism and absurdism both begin with the belief that life lacks inherent meaning and that no divine force gives us purpose.
As represented by Camus, absurdism emphasizes accepting the absurdity of life and finding joy without illusions, often through gallows humor.
As represented by Sartre and Beauvoir, existentialism emphasizes the creation of personal meaning through “radical freedom” and a commitment to chosen values.

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