Beautiful essay. I am currently reading The Myth Of Sisyphus by Albert Camus. He explores the question you asked at the end: Is the refusal of purpose the pinnacle of maturity?
Camus explores the concept of the absurd, the conflict between humanity's search for meaning and the universe's silence. He advocates for embracing this absurdity, not refusing purpose. Instead of seeing the lack of inherent meaning as a cause for despair, Camus proposes finding joy in the act of rebellion against the absurd. Maturity, in Camus' view, might involve recognising the absurd and choosing to live with passion and awareness, even without ultimate purpose.
Beautiful essay. I am currently reading The Myth Of Sisyphus by Albert Camus. He explores the question you asked at the end: Is the refusal of purpose the pinnacle of maturity?
Camus explores the concept of the absurd, the conflict between humanity's search for meaning and the universe's silence. He advocates for embracing this absurdity, not refusing purpose. Instead of seeing the lack of inherent meaning as a cause for despair, Camus proposes finding joy in the act of rebellion against the absurd. Maturity, in Camus' view, might involve recognising the absurd and choosing to live with passion and awareness, even without ultimate purpose.
I loved the last line, but loved the whole soul of this piece of writing.