Society now a days floods us with the preconception that we are all destined for something greater in this world. Religion feeds us the idea that God has sent us to this earth with a purpose, some higher meaning. Its all used to add meaning to our lives which otherwise would be plain, ordinary, and obscure.
Existentialism comes in bringing relief to all of us, "none believers". "Everybody is here; everybody exists, but there is no reason as to why."Its a bold statement Meursault lives by day in and day out. He's never looking or prospecting on his life plans because ultimately, we'll all face death and that day nothing you ever did in this earth will matter. Actually nothing ever matters.
His life is tied up around impulses and a "right now" feeling. He needs no meaning or explanation to why he's here because the fact is that he is, and his sole objective is to fulfill his impulsive desires. When shooting the Arab it comes down to the fact that he can either do it or not, the consequence is completely irrelevant to him. He's just feeling like it.
The whole concept of a meaningless life is scary for some but its inspiring for others. We're all the same in this world, meaningless as it is. Put meaning to your life by fulfilling your desires achieving happiness. If you fancy putting smiles on people's faces, go right ahead. If its something else you crave, find it and add meaning to your life. Lets just hope its nothing illegal and such.
Existentialism comes in bringing relief to all of us, "none believers". "Everybody is here; everybody exists, but there is no reason as to why."Its a bold statement Meursault lives by day in and day out. He's never looking or prospecting on his life plans because ultimately, we'll all face death and that day nothing you ever did in this earth will matter. Actually nothing ever matters.His life is tied up around impulses and a "right now" feeling. He needs no meaning or explanation to why he's here because the fact is that he is, and his sole objective is to fulfill his impulsive desires. When shooting the Arab it comes down to the fact that he can either do it or not, the consequence is completely irrelevant to him. He's just feeling like it.
The whole concept of a meaningless life is scary for some but its inspiring for others. We're all the same in this world, meaningless as it is. Put meaning to your life by fulfilling your desires achieving happiness. If you fancy putting smiles on people's faces, go right ahead. If its something else you crave, find it and add meaning to your life. Lets just hope its nothing illegal and such.
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