Includes bibliographical references.

ABSTRACT

This study investigates the implication of Albert Camus’ notion of suicide particularly on the Fillennials’ question of meaning of life. It presents the Fillennials’ characteristics and attitudes towards life based on the philosophy of Albert Camus. It also shows the significance of Camus’ theory to the realities of the modern world especially to the Filipino Millennials.

Chapter 2, the first part, exposes Albert Camus as the philosopher of the absurd. Finding meaning in life in an absurd world is impossible, as Albert Camus claimed and we cannot find the answer in finding the meaning of life. Giving meaning to a futile world can be disastrous as he rejects that religion, science, or philosophy are truly and convincingly capable of providing meaning. The second part shows Camus’ notion of the absurdity of life and suicide and its implication to Fillennials’ quest for life’s purpose.

Chapter 3 examines the realities of today’s Fillennials in terms of their general characteristics, skills, abilities, lifestyle, and especially their attitude in responding to challenging situations. It notes that life is meaningless, and these Fillennials should not give up on finding the meaning of their existence whenever they discover that life is absurd. It then establishes the relevance of Albert Camus’ absurdity of life to these realities.

The study closes with a summary and recommendations. Recommendations are hauled out from the significance of Camus’ theory to the present and prevalent cases of suicide in the Philippines.

CASG Master of Arts in Philosophy

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