Sisyphus And Suicide

Could one say that there is only a single way to achieve a content, happy life? According to an honorable philosopher by the name of Albert Camus, he would strongly agree with this claim. Based upon his essays within his novel, The Myth of Sisyphus, Camus is able to conclude that since we are unable to determine inherent value and meaning within life, which is considered to be “The Absurd,” the only way we will reach happiness is if we live a lucid life, full of revolt, freedom, and passion. Therefore, we must reject physical suicide, which would result in one taking their own life to avoid living with “The Absurd.)” Along with that, philosophical suicide must also be taken out of the picture, which directly refers to one dismissing the existence …show more content…
You tent to put restrictions on your freedom when taking a leap of faith in God, so how could that possibly allow one to live to its fullest potential?” Well, when committing philosophical suicide, one immediately finds satisfaction and relief in the fact that they are given purpose and reason to exist on earth. They believe that their action during their life within this world will reflect their faith in the afterlife, which is said by religious scriptures, to be a place full of eternal peace, purity, and most importantly, happiness. That being said, individuals who commit philosophical suicide strive to follow the commandments of God as close to his expectations as possible, allowing them to feel content and satisfied that they are doing everything in cause of a greater good within the future. Adding onto this, recent studies have also shown that many people who embody a religious faith tend to be quite happy mainly due to all the religious services they must attend on a weekly basis. Based upon an article written by Thomas D. Willaims, Are Religious People Much happier than others” it is said that when people attend these religious services, “One theory suggests that the social support that religious communities can provide may be a key factor contributing to increased happiness, since “religious Americans are more apt to be involved in their communities.” As result, this is where Roko Belic’s interpretation of happiness comes into play with those who take a leap of faith. The togetherness and love that a community can build through these religious services is truly a bond that will last for ages. Along with that, if anything turns for the worst and these people of faith do not feel pleased with their life conditions, they always feel that they have God on their side to and ask for help/forgiveness