| Albert Camus: From the Absurd to Revolt Contributor(s): Foley, John (Author) |
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ISBN: 0773534679 ISBN-13: 9780773534674 Publisher: McGill-Queen's University Press OUR PRICE: $26.55 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2008 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Philosophy | Movements - Existentialism - Literary Criticism | European - French |
| Dewey: 848.914 |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 6.1" W x 9" (0.90 lbs) 288 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - French - Chronological Period - 20th Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Adopting an interdisciplinary approach that encompasses philosophy, literature, politics, and history, John Foley examines the full breadth of Camus' ideas to provide a rigorous guide to his political and philosophical thought, making a significant contribution to current debates in Camus research. Foley argues that Camus' thought can best be understood through analysis of the concepts of "the absurd" and "revolt" and the relationship between them. The book includes a detailed discussion of Camus' writings for the newspaper Combat, a systematic analysis of the discussion of the moral legitimacy of political violence and terrorism, a reassessment of the prevailing postcolonial critique of Camus' humanism, and a sustained analysis of Camus' most commonly neglected work, L'Homme r volt (The Rebel). Written with sufficient detail and clarity to satisfy both academic and student audiences, Albert Camus: From the Absurd to Revolt is an important discussion and defence of Camus' philosophical thought. |
Contributor Bio(s): Foley, John: - John Foley is a postdoctoral fellow at the National University of Ireland, Galway. |