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
Tabella dei contenuti
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
Circa l’autore
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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