Camus suggests that the true realization of the absurdity of life can lead to: a) Nihilism and despair b) A rejection of all moral values c) A sense of liberation and freedom d) A pursuit of religious salvation
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The absurd refers to the conflict between the human tendency to seek inherent value and meaning in life and the human inability to find any in a purposeless, meaningless or chaotic and irrational universe. Albert Camus, a French philosopher, is known for his Show more…
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