Albert Camus was a French philosopher, author, and journalist widely regarded as one of the most important existentialist thinkers of the 20th century. He was born on November 7, 1913, in Mondovi, Algeria, a French colony. Camus’ father died in World War I when he was just a year old, and he was raised by his mother, who was partially deaf and illiterate. He moved to France to study philosophy at the University of Algiers, where he became involved in the intellectual and political life of the time. He eventually joined the French Resistance during World War II and became the editor of the underground newspaper Combat.
Camus is best known for his philosophical works, such as “The Myth of Sisyphus” and “The Rebel,” in which he explores themes of absurdity, rebellion, and the search for meaning in a seemingly indifferent universe. He also wrote novels, including “The Stranger” and “The Plague,” considered classics of existentialist literature. In 1957, Camus won the Nobel Prize in Literature for his influential writing that sheds light on the problems of the human conscience in our times. Tragically, he died in a car accident on January 4, 1960, at the age of 46, cutting short a brilliant and prolific career. Despite his untimely death, Camus’ works continue to be studied and revered for their insights into the human condition and the complexities of existence.
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