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- A philosophy, often translated into art forms, holding that humans exist in a meaningless, irrational universe and that any search for order by them will bring them into direct conflict with this universe: "True absurdism is not less but more real than reality" (John Simon)
- An act or instance of the ridiculous: "This strained conceit never quite locates screen equivalents for the stage absurdisms" (Village Voice)
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Absurdist refers to a philosophical stance that suggests human existence is without meaning or purpose. Absurdist thinkers believe that life is irrational and the universe is indifferent, leading to a sense of bewilderment and alienation. Works of Absurdist literature and theater often highlight the absurdity and futility of human endeavors.
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