Which philosophy associated with Albert Camus holds that humans should confront life's lack of inherent meaning and continue living in revolt against it?

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Absurdism

Absurdism explores the conflict between humanity's search for meaning and the "silent," meaningless universe. Camus famously illustrated this through the Myth of Sisyphus, suggesting that we must find joy in the struggle of existence even if it lacks a higher purpose. This persistent engagement with life despite its lack of inherent meaning is what Camus defined as "revolt."

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