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The book delves into Albert Camus' complex relationship with Hellenism and Christianity, analyzing how these influences shaped his literary work. It examines Camus' interpretations of Aeschylus and the Presocratics, his nuanced views on Socrates, and the "Plotinian" elements in his aesthetics. Additionally, it discusses his alignment of Christianity with Augustinian thought and the Gnostic undertones present in his key concepts, offering a comprehensive look at the philosophical tensions in Camus' writings.
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Camus' Hellenic Sources, Paul Archambault
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- 2017
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- Title
- Camus' Hellenic Sources
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Paul Archambault
- Publisher
- UNC Department of Romance Studies
- Released
- 2017
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 172
- ISBN13
- 9780807891193
- Category
- About Literature
- Description
- The book delves into Albert Camus' complex relationship with Hellenism and Christianity, analyzing how these influences shaped his literary work. It examines Camus' interpretations of Aeschylus and the Presocratics, his nuanced views on Socrates, and the "Plotinian" elements in his aesthetics. Additionally, it discusses his alignment of Christianity with Augustinian thought and the Gnostic undertones present in his key concepts, offering a comprehensive look at the philosophical tensions in Camus' writings.