Sentences with phrase «apparent absurdity»
The phrase "apparent absurdity" refers to something that seems completely ridiculous or illogical at first glance, but actually has a deeper meaning or purpose once examined more closely. Full definition
It would be rash to deny the appeal this tragic view has for us humans, all of whom are beset at times (sometimes for long periods of time) with the apparent absurdity of events and experiences.
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Of course there have always been thinkers who adopt a «tragic» interpretation of existence and who instruct us to resign ourselves to the apparent absurdity of this universe, to the cosmic indifference made even more «obvious» by the discoveries of modern science.
This is humorous because of its apparent absurdity.
In a sense, Rodrigues's line of questioning results from his experience of the apparent absurdity of his existence as a priest in Japan amid the silence of God.
But the very essence of biblical religion (and some other world religions as well) has to do with just this apparent absurdity.
In the face of the apparent absurdities that take place within human events, this hope renounces easy answers and opens itself to the surprise of unanticipated fulfillment.
At first I had a knee - jerk reaction of criticizing the apparent absurdity of placing people as somehow different and separate from propositions, purpose and product.
To faith the promise of a still undisclosed future is all we need to light up our history and to give us consolation in the face of the apparent absurdities that have taken place within The course of human events.
In effect, it's a smart comedy that manages to turn Mr. Ronson's intriguing book into a thoroughly enjoyable, well - observed indictment of the apparent absurdity of military psychological research without being overly political.
Beyond anything else, these performances are driven by an idea of spontaneity and improvization: the quality of the filming equipment is not an issue, nor is the apparent absurdity of the action.
If faced with a contractual provision that can be seen to be ambiguous in meaning, with one interpretation leading to an apparent absurdity and the other to a commercially sensible solution, the court is likely to favour of the latter.