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
Cuprins
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
Despre 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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