The Strangest Philosopher in History – Samuel Beckett

Have you ever met someone that devoted hours daily to philosophical musings that was not strange?

Beckett is everything that this culture spurns. Modest, intelligent, brilliant in a way so prophetic that his writing seems to come out of nowhere.
His work makes it easier to question the existence of God without getting too upset about it

There's a story about how, in an effort to persuade Beckett to come to London for the premier of a production, his agent suggested buying him tickets for a cricket Test Match at Lords for the day after the show. Whilst walking towards Lords Cricket Ground, across St John's Wood, the Irish actor Jack McGowran, who was accompanying him, said; "Well Sam, the play was a roaring success, the notices were great, and now here we are, a beautiful summer's morning and the prospect of a fine day's cricket ahead of us. Sure, makes you glad to be alive." Beckett stopped, thought for a considerable interval, and at last replied: "Well, I wouldn't go that far."

"The goop of absurdity" 🙃

Diogenes was way stranger.

Godot has the accent on the first syllable.

A suiting review of Waiting for Godot, but not Beckett.

The Not The Strangest Philosopher It’s What’s to Come Be When If It Happens.

Godot is GOD.. who never comes..

nice illustration

Theorizing that one could time travel within his own lifetime, Doctor Sam Beckett stepped into the Quantum Leap accelerator and vanished… He woke to find himself trapped in the past, facing mirror images that were not his own, and driven by an unknown force to change history for the better. His only guide on this journey is Al, an observer from his own time, who appears in the form of a hologram that only Sam can see and hear. And so Doctor Beckett finds himself leaping from life to life, striving to put right what once went wrong, and hoping each time that his next leap will be the leap home…

It makes sense to name a men's residence Hall at UCD "Beckett Hall" years before his death.

crickett. a sport, like "toe-wrestling", an olympic event the Brittish "Could win"!

The Strangest Philosopher in History – Samuel Beckett: Exploring Absurdism and the Human Condition

* 0:22 Beckett's Dark and Innovative Writing: Samuel Beckett is considered one of the most unconventional and influential writers of the 20th century, known for his dark humor and exploration of the absurd.
* 1:18 Beckett's Early Struggles: Despite academic success, Beckett faced numerous rejections in his early writing career and battled depression and anxiety, which heavily influenced his later work.
* 2:27 Two Phases of Beckett's Career: Beckett's writing can be divided into pre- and post-World War II periods. His pre-war work was more scholarly, while his post-war writing became more fragmented and focused on themes of futility and absurdity.
* 3:06 "Waiting for Godot" and the Theater of the Absurd: Beckett's play "Waiting for Godot" became an international success and a cornerstone of the Theater of the Absurd, a movement that emerged in response to the devastation of World War II. [From Comments] The play has been compared to "The Banshees of Inisherin" for its sardonic Irish wit and the absurdity of daily rituals.
* 3:18 The Futility of Waiting: In "Waiting for Godot," two characters, Estragon and Vladimir, endlessly wait for someone named Godot who never arrives, highlighting the futility and meaninglessness of human existence in an absurd world. [From Comments] Many see "Godot" as a metaphor for various things, including God, salvation, or the fundamental object of longing.
* 6:57 The Abandonment of Humanity: Beckett's work suggests humanity has been abandoned to grapple with a meaningless existence, left waiting for answers that will never come. [From Comments] This resonates with those who feel a sense of meaninglessness and the futility of waiting for external forces to provide meaning.
* 7:03 Finding Meaning in the Absurd: While acknowledging the absurdity of life, Beckett suggests we can find meaning and beauty in art, connection, and the ability to laugh at our predicament. [From Comments] Some argue that the play's lack of meaning allows for endless interpretations and invites audiences to co-create narratives while waiting.
* 9:08 Beckett's Other Works: Beckett's other plays, such as "Endgame," "Happy Days," "Play," and "Not I," further explore these themes of absurdity and the human condition in various bleak and often humorous scenarios.
* 9:58 Nobel Prize Recognition: Beckett's contributions to literature were recognized with the Nobel Prize in 1969, solidifying his place as a significant figure in 20th-century literature.
* 10:12 Finding Value in Beckett's Darkness: Despite the bleakness, Beckett's work offers a unique perspective on the human condition, allowing us to find humor and connection in our shared struggle with the absurd. [From Comments] While not universally appreciated, many find Beckett's work to be deeply profound and a powerful reflection of the human experience.

This summary incorporates information from the comments that provide further context, interpretation, and personal reflections on Beckett's work and its impact.

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It is sad that people really like being told what to do. They retire from work and their lost.

How very unethical the end of this video is. Per Kant of course.

If Beckett explained the meaning of waiting for Godot it would have ruined the ‘meaning’ and the whole point of the play because it’s a meaningless play about the meaninglessness of life.

Or is it

Arrow shrouded demarcations survive the lit up night.
Haunted day as haunted sleep, three shifts to the wind.
Memory in the gunners seat of a lifetime.

I've been waiting for a simple explanation for absurdity and still haven't found it.

So, basically, your essay states that Samuel Beckett was exactly like any of the Beats, making him darker and more unique than even William S Burroughs???
Is this really how you waste your viewers' brains???
You love to climb into the pink goo with a machete, carve yourself a niche, and sit inside, like a self-satisfied teratoma???
What are you doing with your brain that gives you the self-righteous virtue to do this to the brains of others?

Ah Cricket