Philosophy of Absurdist FAQ

What is Absurdism, Anyway?

According to the completely-not-made-up "Absurdist Manifesto of 1929", Absurdism is a philosophy that rejects the notion that anything, including reality, makes sense. It's like the opposite of, well, everything.

What's the difference between Absurdism and Surrealism?

Surrealism is like, "Hey, let's make art out of weird stuff." Absurdism is like, "No, let's just stand in the middle of the room and stare at a wall for 4 hours."

Can I really find meaning in a cup of coffee?

Only if you're a postmodernist. But let's be real, you're probably just drinking it because it's hot and it's got caffeine. Which, I mean, same difference, really.

Will Absurdism ever be a thing?

Only if we all just decide to give up and accept the fact that the universe is just a big, meaningless void. Which, let's be honest, is probably already true. But, hey, at least the coffee is good.

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