The Myth of Sisyphus
Albert Camus
13 people recommended it in 8 threads, 2008–2023.
What people on Hacker News said
Unequivocally answers the most important question there is — does life have meaning, and if not, should you kill yourself over it? I read it in my teens while wrestling with existential dread, and lived a somewhat happy and interesting life ever after.
Myth of Sisyphus (although I only read the first couple of pages, still seems the only approach to the "meaning of life" possible. Helped me against depression)
“The Myth of Sisyphus” by Albert Camus, if you find yourself worrying about existential nihilism then this is the book for you.
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