A Life Free of Deception in Albert Camus’s Works

Abstract

Albert Camus's exploration examines the human search for meaning in an indifferent world, highlighting the notion of the absurd. Camus's An Existence Free of Deception provides a critical analysis of self-deception, societal illusions, and the misleading comfort that obscures the fundamental absurdity of existence. He embarks on a journey profoundly rooted in authenticity, liberation, and transparency, welcoming the inherent absurdity of life while resolutely clinging to a sense of misplaced hope and dismissing despondency. Camus's rebellious ethic dismisses both internal and external deceptions, emphasizing the significance of clarity and honesty in existence. In the works of Camus, especially in The Stranger and The Myth of Sisyphus, the characters and concepts reveal a deep dedication to truth, even when confronted with the abyss of existential despair. This viewpoint encourages a lifestyle characterized by individual responsibility, a creative pursuit of meaning, and an acknowledgment of life's intrinsic absurdities. Camus argues that accepting a life free from deception constitutes a courageous affirmation of one's true nature.