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Albert Camus : From the Absurd to Revolt.

Adopting an interdisciplinary approach, encompassing philosophy, literature, politics and history, John Foley examines the full breadth of Camus' ideas to provide a comprehensive and rigorous study of his political and philosophical thought and a significant contribution to a range of debates c...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Foley, John
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Hoboken : Taylor and Francis, 2014.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Cover; Half Title; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Acknowledgements; Notes on the text and abbreviations; Introduction; 1 The absurd; The Myth of Sisyphus; The Outsider; Caligula; Between nihilism and hope; 2 Camus and Combat; Camusian rebellion and political engagement; Letters to a German Friend; Camus and Combat; Neither Victims nor Executioners
  • The Plague; 3 The Rebel; Introduction; Metaphysical rebellion; Historical rebellion; Hegel; Marx, history and state terrorism; Unity and totality; 4 Camus and political violence; The scrupulous assassin.
  • Reflections on the Guillotine5 Camus and Sartre; The revolted soul
  • Hostile to history
  • Freedom without brakes
  • Camus and Sartre on violence; 6 Camus and Algeria; A new Mediterranean culture; A civilian truce; Conclusion; Notes; Bibliography; Index.