Research on Camus' Philosophy of Rebellion

Authors

  • Mingpei Tang

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54097/bd73dt48

Keywords:

Rationality, Absurdity, Rebellion, Freedom.

Abstract

The thoughts of the famous French writer and philosopher Albert Camus are profound. His literary works, imbued with his philosophical ideas, are embodied in characters like Meursault from "The Stranger" and Sisyphus pushing the rock uphill. Camus seeks the meaning of life through the "rebellion" against the absurd, which is fundamental to his philosophical significance. Camus' philosophy of rebellion is influenced by Christian existentialism and Nietzsche's "superman philosophy," among other thoughts. "Absurdity" is the target of Camus' philosophy of rebellion; it is omnipresent and unavoidable. People should acknowledge the "absurd." Camus' philosophy does not aim to prove the absurdity of the world through philosophical speculation but rather to address how one should respond after recognizing the absurd. Evaluations of Camus should consider the century-long debate between Camus and Sartre, Sartre's criticism of Camus, and the subsequent scholarly "rehabilitation" of Camus. These discussions highlight the uniqueness and influence of Camus' philosophy and provide us with valuable insights.

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Published

28-09-2024

How to Cite

Tang, M. (2024). Research on Camus’ Philosophy of Rebellion. Journal of Education, Humanities and Social Sciences, 38, 286-291. https://doi.org/10.54097/bd73dt48