Rethinking the Politics of Absurdity: Albert Camus, Postmodernity, and the Survival of Innocence

by Matthew H. Bowker

Book Overview

What does it mean to describe something or someone as absurd? Why did absurd philosophy and literature become so popular amidst the violent conflicts and terrors of the mid- to late-twentieth century? Is it possible to understand absurdity not as a feature of events, but as a psychological posture or stance? If so, what are the objectives, dynamics, and repercussions of the absurd stance? And in what ways has the absurd stance continued to shape...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1138191442
• ISBN13: 9781138191440
• Release Date: December 2015
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 148 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"