Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

absurdism

Noun

/əbˈsɜːrdɪzəm/

Definition

Absurdism is a philosophical perspective that highlights the conflict between humans’ desire to find meaning in life and the silent, indifferent universe.

Examples

Many existentialists question the meaning of life, but absurdism goes a step further by acknowledging that life is without purpose.
The plays of Samuel Beckett, particularly ‘Waiting for Godot,’ are prime examples of absurdism in action.