absurdism
/əbˈsɜrdɪzəm/
noun
- A philosophical belief that human beings exist in a meaningless, irrational universe and that any search for order or purpose is futile.
- The play 'Waiting for Godot' is a classic example of absurdism in theater.
- Absurdism argues that life has no inherent meaning, but we can still find joy in living.
- Many students study absurdism to understand how thinkers like Camus viewed the world.
- A style of art, literature, or drama that emphasizes the irrational and meaningless aspects of existence, often through illogical or surreal elements.
- The artist's paintings were full of absurdism, with floating clocks and melting faces.
- Absurdism in comedy often relies on unexpected and nonsensical situations.
- The novel's absurdism made it both confusing and fascinating to readers.