The philosophies of absurdism and existentialism seem like interchangeable ideas to me, as both seem to encourage the creation of one’s subjective purpose: Absurdism challenges us to confront the absurdity of existence with courage and authenticity. It invites us to reject false comforts and distractions that shield us from the harsh reality of life’s meaninglessness. In doing so, it asks us to live fully and passionately in the face of the absurd, to create our purpose and meaning.
Existentialism and Absurdism…they both agree that the universe is inherently meaningless, but Existentialism states that we must create our own meaning. Absurdism, on the other hand, focuses on the tension between a meaningless universe and our constant striving to find meaning. To embrace the Absurd is to own up to the meaninglessness of it all and move on, to keep living and living well.
Sisyphus Shrugged 