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    SISYPHUS

    US /ˈsɪsəfəs/

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    UK /ˈsisifəs/

    A1
    otherThe son of Aeolus, punished in Hades for his misdeeds in life by being condemned to the eternal task of rolling a large stone to the top of a hill, from which it always rolled down again.

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    The Philosophy of Rick and Morty – Wisecrack Edition

    17:39The Philosophy of Rick and Morty – Wisecrack Edition
    • the myth of Sisyphus, the king who was sentenced to spend an eternity pushing a boulder up

      the myth of Sisyphus, the king who was sentenced to spend an eternity pushing a boulder up

    • For Camus, human life was exactly the opposite, as illustrated in the myth of Sisyphus, the king who was sentenced to spend an eternity pushing a boulder up a hill, only for it to fall back down upon completion, over and over again.

      For Camus, human life was exactly the opposite, as illustrated in the myth of Sisyphus, the king who was sentenced to spend an eternity pushing a boulder up a hill, only for it to fall back down upon completion, over and over again.

    B2

    《在掙扎中找價值 往山頂攀登中找力量》Dr Jordan Peterson 喬丹·彼得森博士

    02:58《在掙扎中找價值 往山頂攀登中找力量》Dr Jordan Peterson 喬丹·彼得森博士
    • It is like Sisyphus pushing the rock uphill.

      It is like Sisyphus pushing the rock uphill.

    • It's like Sisyphus pushing the rock uphill." But it's not, because as you pursue that goal, you put yourself together,

      It's like Sisyphus pushing the rock uphill." But it's not, because as you pursue that goal, you put yourself together,

    B1

    Biblical Series I: Introduction to the Idea of God

    38:29Biblical Series I: Introduction to the Idea of God
    • Right, so it's Sisyphus.

      Right, so it's Sisyphus.

    • So it's Sisyphus.

      So it's Sisyphus.

    B1

    What Is A Good Life?: Crash Course Philosophy #46

    09:19What Is A Good Life?: Crash Course Philosophy #46
    • The 20th century French philosopher Albert Camus recounted the ancient Greek myth of Sisyphus.

      The 20th century French philosopher Albert Camus recounted the ancient Greek myth of Sisyphus.

    • Due to various transgressions he’d committed, Sisyphus was condemned by the gods to roll a boulder up a mountain.

      Due to various transgressions he’d committed, Sisyphus was condemned by the gods to roll a boulder up a mountain.

    B1

    Rick and Morty - Finding Meaning in Life

    06:46Rick and Morty - Finding Meaning in Life
    • To Camus, we are Sisyphus, the king from Greek mythology condemned to repeat the same task of pushing a boulder up a mountain, only to see it roll down again and again for the rest of his life.

      To Camus, we are Sisyphus, the king from Greek mythology condemned to repeat the same task of pushing a boulder up a mountain, only to see it roll down again and again for the rest of his life.

    • But Camus says one must imagine Sisyphus happy.

      But Camus says one must imagine Sisyphus happy.

    B1

    How to Re-Program Your Subconscious Mind to Get What You Want w/ Dr. Cathy Collautt

    14:22How to Re-Program Your Subconscious Mind to Get What You Want w/ Dr. Cathy Collautt
    • becomes a task of Sisyphean proportions. You remember Sisyphus, right? The king in Greek

      becomes a task of Sisyphean proportions. You remember Sisyphus, right? The king in Greek

    • You remember Sisyphus, right?

      You remember Sisyphus, right?

    B1

    Samadhi Movie, 2017 - Part 1 - "Maya, the Illusion of the Self"

    59:14Samadhi Movie, 2017 - Part 1 - "Maya, the Illusion of the Self"
    • In Greek mythology, it was said that the gods condemned Sisyphus to repeat a meaningless task for all eternity.

      In Greek mythology, it was said that the gods condemned Sisyphus to repeat a meaningless task for all eternity.

    • The French existentialist and Nobel Prize-winning author Albert Camus saw the situation of Sisyphus as a metaphor for humanity.

      The French existentialist and Nobel Prize-winning author Albert Camus saw the situation of Sisyphus as a metaphor for humanity.

    B1

    This Kid's Movie is About Existentialism.

    12:41This Kid's Movie is About Existentialism.
    • An example of this theory is Sisyphus.

      An example of this theory is Sisyphus.

    • An example of this theory is Sisyphus.

      An example of this theory is Sisyphus.

    B1

    Do reasons for living eventually run out? | Alex O'Connor

    08:22Do reasons for living eventually run out? | Alex O'Connor
    • It's like Camus famously described in the Myth of Sisyphus, this person who suddenly recognizes the structure of their day: waking up, having breakfast, getting in the car, going to work, taking a break, work, going back home, eating some food, going to sleep, starting again.

      It's like Camus famously described in the Myth of Sisyphus, this person who suddenly recognizes the structure of their day: waking up, having breakfast, getting in the car, going to work, taking a break, work, going back home, eating some food, going to sleep, starting again.

    • It's like Camus famously described in the myth of Sisyphus.

      It's like Camus famously described in the myth of Sisyphus.

    B1

    What is existentialism? | A-Z of ISMs Episode 5 - BBC Ideas

    02:47What is existentialism? | A-Z of ISMs Episode 5 - BBC Ideas
    • He retold the classical myth of Sisyphus, condemned forever to push a rock up a hill, only to see it roll back down for him to start all over again, like Sisyphus.

      He retold the classical myth of Sisyphus, condemned forever to push a rock up a hill, only to see it roll back down for him to start all over again, like Sisyphus.

    • He retold the classical myth of Sisyphus, condemned forever to push a rock up a hill, only to see it roll back down, for him to start all over again.

      He retold the classical myth of Sisyphus, condemned forever to push a rock up a hill, only to see it roll back down, for him to start all over again.

    B1