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The philosophy of absurdism | What is the point of life? | A-Z of ISMs Episode 1 - BBC Ideas
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Yuxixi posted on 2025/11/28Ever wonder what the point of it all is? This video dives into the fascinating philosophy of absurdism, exploring how thinkers like Albert Camus grappled with life's meaninglessness. You'll pick up some fantastic advanced vocabulary and gain a deeper cultural understanding of this unique philosophical movement!
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essentially
US /ɪˈsenʃəli/
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UK /ɪˈsenʃəli/
- Adverb
- Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
- Used to emphasize the basic truth or fact of a situation.
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US /ˈmætɚ/
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UK /'mætə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To be of great importance; to count
- Uncountable Noun
- Material all things are made of that fills space
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US /ˈkɑnˌsɛpt/
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UK /'kɒnsept/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Abstract idea of something or how it works
- A plan or intention; a conception.
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US /ˌkɑmprɪˈhɛnʃən/
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UK /ˌkɒmprɪˈhenʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of understanding, e.g. a reading text
- The scope or range of something.
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