Reflecting the profound influence he continues to exert on popular consciousness, Camus examines the complete body of works of French author and philosopher Albert Camus, providing a comprehensive analysis of Camus’ most important works—most notably The Myth of Sisyphus, The Stranger, The Fall, The Plague, and The Rebel—within the framework of his basic ethical orientation.
- Makes Camus’ concerns clear in terms that will resonate with contemporary readers
- Reveals the unity and integrity of Camus’ writings and political activities
- Discusses Camus’ ongoing relevance by showing how he prefigures many postmodern positions in philosophy, literature, and politics
Tabla de materias
Acknowledgments viii
List of Abbreviations ix
Introduction: Situating Camus 1
1 Camus’s Life 10
2 The Absurd 21
3 Life 56
4 Scorn 86
5 Solidarity 106
6 Rebellion 136
7 Realpolitik 173
8 Exile And Rebirth 194
9 Epilogue 207
Index 211
Sobre el autor
The Author
David Sherman is Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Montana at Missoula. He is the author of Sartre and Adorno: The Dialectics of Subjectivity (2007) and co-editor of The Blackwell Guide to Continental Philosophy (2003).
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