{"product_id":"the-myth-of-sisyphus-vintage-international","title":"The Myth of Sisyphus (Vintage International)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Myth of Sisyphus (Vintage International)\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of the most influential philosophical essays of the 20th century, \u003cstrong\u003eThe Myth of Sisyphus\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eAlbert Camus\u003c\/strong\u003e is a cornerstone of existentialist and absurdist thought. Written in 1942, this landmark work confronts one of philosophy's most fundamental questions: if life has no inherent meaning, why go on living?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing on the ancient Greek myth of Sisyphus — condemned to roll a boulder up a hill for eternity, only to watch it roll back down — Camus argues that the absurd condition of human existence need not lead to despair. Instead, he invites us to imagine Sisyphus happy, embracing the struggle itself as a form of defiance and freedom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTranslated by Justin O'Brien, this Vintage International edition is the definitive English translation of Camus's essential philosophical work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat You'll Explore\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe philosophy of the absurd and what it means for human life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy Camus rejects both suicide and the \"leap of faith\" as responses to absurdity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReflections on Don Juan, the actor, the conqueror, and the artist as absurd heroes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA meditation on freedom, rebellion, and the joy of living without illusion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe enduring relevance of absurdism in modern life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback  |  \u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9780525564454\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEssential reading for lovers of philosophy, literature, and anyone grappling with life's big questions. Order your copy today from NYBooksHub.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NYBooksHub","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48757832024319,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0794\/2809\/2159\/files\/61HFcmUNHuL._SL1500.jpg?v=1782893152","url":"https:\/\/nybookshub.com\/products\/the-myth-of-sisyphus-vintage-international","provider":"NYBooksHub","version":"1.0","type":"link"}