France Today Live Masterclass – Albert Camus: Revolt, Reason and Resistance

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France Today Live Masterclass – Albert Camus: Revolt, Reason and Resistance

Thursday, June 12th 12:30 – 14:30 (EST)

In this Masterclass, we will delve into the life, philosophy, and literary works of one of the 20th century’s most influential thinkers. In part one Professor Zaretsky will provide a comprehensive overview of Camus’ life and literary career from his humble beginnings in French Algeria in 1913 to becoming a Nobel Prize-winning author, journalist, and philosopher. After a brief intermission, part two will focus on a key theme in Camus’s fiction and philosophy: the ethical imperative of rebellion. Professor Zaretsky will guide participants through a discussion of The Plague and The Rebel, works that are both timeless and all too timely.

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