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Who here has read Camus?

I’m starting on The Rebel so that I can discuss it with an acquaintance. So far it seems very much idealist, but I’m trying to give it a fair chance before dismissing it.

There is a whole debate in the literature comparing existentialism, absurdism, Marxism, and other isms, by the likes of Camus and Sartre. I haven’t engaged in it yet. Frankly it seems exhausting and maybe a waste of time, but perhaps there is something useful to glean? Idk, I just hate pointless philosophizing and dawdling.

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[-] [email protected] 3 points 2 days ago

Camus seems like a weasley little imperialist

This phrase has been living in my head and it’s ringing so true. I’m mostly finished with The Rebel and Camus really annoyed me with his attempted attacks on Marx(ism). At this point I assume the personality cult around Camus is about aesthetic and edginess, but I also haven’t had much time to cool off after reading it.

I plan to read the book you mentioned, so thank you for that recommendation

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