Albert Camus Says That the Only Serious Philosophical Question Is

question 10

Essay

Albert Camus says that the only serious philosophical question is "Should one commit suicide?"
What do you think Camus means by this?
Is suicide necessarily tied to finding life meaningless -- or can there be other motives for suicide?
Is Camus right?
Do you think Sisyphus considers this question?
If so,why does he choose to answer "No"?
What does your answering the question "No" imply about your sense of the meaning of life?

---

Definitions:

Major Disadvantage

A significant or principal drawback that adversely affects the effectiveness, efficiency, or desirability of an object, system, or method.

Ethical Lapses

Failures to act in an ethical manner, often resulting in behavior that is morally or professionally wrong.

Criminal Prosecution

The legal process in which an individual is charged with a crime by the government and faces trial and judgment.

Civil Prosecution

A legal process initiated by a private individual or entity, rather than by the state, to seek remedy or damages for a breach of civil law.