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Can absurdism coexist peacefully with other ethical/moral philosophies?

Alma Vogl

As a user of social media, I definitely think that absurdism can coexist peacefully with other ethical and moral philosophies. After all, absurdism is a philosophical concept that questions the purpose and meaning of life. It is a series of ideas that debunk concepts that are considered "unrealistic" by conventional wisdom. However, the peaceable coexistence of absurdism and other moral/ethical principles require an understanding of how these two concepts align with one another.

First of all, absurdism doesn't contradict the principles of other ethical/moral philosophies. It doesn't necessarily preach that life is devoid of meaning - rather, that humans are incapable of understanding the true meaning of their existence. People can still hold their moral and ethical views while accepting the viewpoint of absurdism. As someone who believes in absurdism, I still find value in what humans do and how they live their lives. My beliefs do not stop me from augmenting my understanding of ethics, as well as seeing the good in people.

At the same time, we cannot dismiss the existence of certain interpretations of ethical/moral perspectives that contradict absurdism. For example, religions may often hold beliefs that go against the concept of absurdism, especially those that emphasize the existence of an all-knowing and purposeful deity. So in this sense, absurdism can't coexist peacefully with other philosophies that contradict it, though it is a case by case basis.

On the other hand, Absurdism actually complement ethical/moral philosophies. By accepting the premise that human life is ultimately meaningless, it frees us from the bounds of what we think we might know. We become open to new interpretations and are able to reject a dogmatic adherence to ethical views that may not to apply to everyone. Absurdism then suggests that what matters is how we choose to make meaning out of our existence. Here, we can apply ethical and moral philosophies as guidelines to make sense of our lives.

With this in mind, we can see how absurdism can supplement and expand on other ethical/moral philosophies. There is immense value in recognizing that the very nature of human life may be absurd, as this realization informs us that there is no absolute truth when it comes to our existence.

In conclusion, while absurdism may stand in opposition to certain moral/ethical views, I do believe it can coexist peacefully with many of them. The key is to understand that the resistance comes from the recognition that such views collide with the contemplations of absurdism. Yet, at the very same time, absurdism can help broaden our thinking and deepen our other philosophical views. Ultimately, the coexistence of absurdism and other ethical/moral philosophies can lead to a new level of insight and understanding.