Albert Camus is one of the few philosophers who gave us a different perspective on finding "meaning in life" - The Absurdism. Camus Quotes and philosophy are a completely different way of thinking about Life's Purpose and Meaning.

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*Context to Albert Camus Quotes and Philosophy of Absurdism*

"The Absurd" is a concept central to the philosophy of Albert Camus, in which he discusses the inherent clash between the human thirst for meaning, purpose, and clarity in life, and the cold, indifferent universe and nature that provide no such certainties.

The Absurd arises out of this paradox, while we humans constantly seek meaning, we're met with a universe that is silent and unresponsive. Camus argues that this conflict is intrinsic to human existence and it's the realization and confrontation of this fact that constitutes the "feeling of absurdity".

Camus argued against the notion that this realization should drive one to despair or suicide, or prompt one to turn to religious, spiritual, or political ideologies for solutions - which he termed as "philosophical suicide". Instead, he advocated for the acceptance of the Absurd. He saw value in the struggle itself, suggesting that embracing the Absurd can lead to a form of existential freedom, where personal meaning and intrinsic value can be created.

*Sadhguru* from India, who is famous for his philosophical and mystical thoughts and teachings, also has the same view and opinion on lack of meaning and purpose in life and one's struggle to find and achieve that purpose.

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*Key Events in Albert Camus Life*

1913 - Birth: Albert Camus was born on November 7, 1913, in Mondovi, Algeria, which was then a French colony.

*Father's Death* - His father was killed in the Battle of the Marne during World War I when Camus was just an infant. He was raised by his mother in impoverished circumstances, which greatly influenced his views on life and his later work.

*Tuberculosis* Camus contracted tuberculosis, a severe respiratory disease, which interrupted his studies and later kept him from participating in World War II.

1935 - Joined the French Communist Party: He joined the French Communist Party, which he later left in 1937 due to ideological differences.

1940 - Married Francine Faure: In 1940, he married mathematician and pianist Francine Faure. They had twins, Catherine and Jean, in 1945.

"The Stranger": He published his first novel, "The Stranger," now considered a classic of existentialist literature.

"The Plague": He published "The Plague," a novel reflecting on the human condition under the metaphor of a plague-stricken town.

"The Rebel": His philosophical essay, "The Rebel," was published. It examines the nature of rebellion and its implications in the world.

1957 - Nobel Prize in Literature: Camus was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature "for his important literary production, which with clear-sighted earnestness illuminates the problems of the human conscience in our time." He was the second-youngest recipient of the Nobel Prize in Literature, at the age of 44.

1960 - Death: Camus died in a car accident on January 4, 1960, near Sens, France. He was only 46 years old at the time of his death. He left behind an extensive body of work, which continues to be influential in philosophical, literary, and theatrical circles.

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