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Mentioned in 11 episodes
The rebel
Book • 1951
In 'The Rebel', Albert Camus delves into the nature of rebellion and revolution, exploring their motivations, historical developments, and philosophical implications.
The book discusses how rebellion stems from a human rejection of normative justice and the absurdity of the world.
Camus distinguishes between true and false freedom, critiques various historical and intellectual figures such as the Marquis de Sade and Friedrich Nietzsche, and analyzes the French Revolution and other revolutionary movements.
He argues that while rebellion gives life its value and is a constant confrontation between man and his own obscurity, it often leads to totalitarianism and oppression if not tempered by moral and metaphysical limitations.
The book emphasizes the importance of maintaining individual freedom and solidarity in the face of rebellion and revolution.
The book discusses how rebellion stems from a human rejection of normative justice and the absurdity of the world.
Camus distinguishes between true and false freedom, critiques various historical and intellectual figures such as the Marquis de Sade and Friedrich Nietzsche, and analyzes the French Revolution and other revolutionary movements.
He argues that while rebellion gives life its value and is a constant confrontation between man and his own obscurity, it often leads to totalitarianism and oppression if not tempered by moral and metaphysical limitations.
The book emphasizes the importance of maintaining individual freedom and solidarity in the face of rebellion and revolution.
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as the most impenetrable of Camus' works.


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as a book that explores perennial problems relevant to modern times.


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as a work where Camus lays out his views on justice.


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while discussing his concept of rebellion and justice.


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to illustrate the concepts of judgment and human error.


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Episode #228 ... Albert Camus - Kafka and The Fall
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as a later work by Camus, exploring the concept of rebellion.

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when discussing the limitations that Tragic limitation brings to the author.

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, whose work is considered pretty reasonable, but can get attached to more conspiratorial material.


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in relation to his views on Christianity and suffering.

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as someone whose work is important for understanding terrorism.

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as one of his published works.


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as an author whose book "The Rebel" helped him understand rebellion.

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for its exploration of meaning in a meaningless universe and the act of rebellion.

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during a discussion about ideologies and personal relationships.


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