Offers a comprehensive analysis of the thought of Albert Camus from a philosophical perspective. This book shows how Albert Camus' analysis of political action offers a radical and nondogmatic perspective from which contemporary struggles can gain significant illumination.
The book critiques the common belief among scientists and philosophers that human free will conflicts with natural causality, a cornerstone of modern science. It argues against the reductionist perspective of modern physics, which posits that complex phenomena can be entirely understood through the actions of their basic components. By exploring the relationship between free will and causality, the author seeks to reconcile these concepts, suggesting a more nuanced understanding of human agency within the scientific framework.