“WAITING FOR GODOT”: A PHILOSOPHICAL PLAY BY SAMUEL BECKETT

Abstract

This article explores Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot as a significant philosophical play within the Theatre of the Absurd. It examines the themes of absurdism, existentialism, and the human condition, analyzing the play’s portrayal of meaninglessness and human suffering. The study connects Beckett’s work with the ideas of Albert Camus, Jean-Paul Sartre, and Martin Heidegger. Additionally, it discusses the play’s structural and stylistic elements, its religious and political interpretations, and its enduring relevance in modern philosophical discourse.