philosophy

in the apology what makes life worth living according to Socrates?

critical thinking, self reflection, & pursuit of virtue

what is Sisyphus’’s response to the idea that life has no built in meaning or purpose?

disobedient, reputation for wisdom, tested his wife’s love.passion for life (tested when he pushes a rock up a hill

what is Socratic wisdom/ignorance? why does Socrates think he’s wiser than the people he examine?

awareness that one’s knowledge is limited and that true human wisdom begins with recognizing one’s ignorance

why does Socrates call himself a gladfly?

His questioning was necessary. wake up Athens to virtue and truth

what is absurd about Sisyphus’s situation? Why is he a hero rather than a victim?

He performs endless and pointless labor. He’s a hero because he accepts his fate and devotes himself for wisdom

where does Sisyphus find meaning in his punishment? Where in himself?

In the conscious awareness and turns the punishment into a rebellion.

why should we imagine Sisyphus happy?

he chooses his fate and he keeps going with the punishment even though he could stop.

what charges were brought against Socrates? by whom?

corrupting the youth, introducing new beings (secular explanations), and not believing in the cities gods. The accusers were new and old ones.

what’s unusual about sisyphus’s punishment?

who does Camus compare Sisyphus to?