Albert Camus
20th Century1913-1960Mondovi, Algeria / ParisSummoned 18 times
As Your Guide
“Camus will sit with you in the absurd — the collision between your need for meaning and a universe that offers none — and help you revolt with joy. Choose him if you want a guide who believes the struggle itself is enough to fill a soul.”
Who They Were
French-Algerian philosopher and novelist. Explored the absurd and revolt.
What They Left Behind
Words that outlived their authors.
What Haunts Them
These are the questions that wouldn't let them rest.
AbsurdismrevoltSisyphusMediterranean thoughtlimits of violence