Camus

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John Wiley & Sons, 30 jan 2009 - 240 pagina's
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
 

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situating camus
1
chapter 1 camus s life
10
chapter 2 the absurd
21
chapter 3 life
56
chapter 4 scorn
86
chapter 5 solidarity
106
chapter 6 rebellion
136
chapter 7 realpolitik
173
chapter 8 exile and rebirth
194
chapter 9 epilogue
207
index
211
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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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