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‘Camus is a useful icon; he embodies an incantatory solution—he was in no sense an anti-colonialist but a subtle defender of humanist compromise—the romanticised image—promote—a France that is colonial yet devoted to justice—Because Sartre’s work—reminds France of its colonial past, it—became necessary to discredit him—For Sartre, ‘There is no room for neutral or indifferent actions—even silence plays its part—’’
— Aug 08, 2026 06:37PM
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‘Casarès—sold Camus' letters—in his notes—he explains that he does not want the women he desires to have a past—women exist to be observed—loved (by him alone); outside of this, they serve no purpose—unlike men—‘His face reveals what he is capable of doing. And what does that amount to compared with the magnificent uselessness of a woman’s face?’ Very early on, Camus theorised his misogyny as a form of liberation.’
— Aug 09, 2026 07:43PM
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‘—reaction to my book was anger—outrage—which was actually something of a relief—blasphemy: daring to criticise a sacred figure—Camus was among the few—to write against the atomic bombings—To forget Camus is not to dismiss him—but, on the contrary, to take him seriously. One has to know Camus well, & know his times, in order to forget the airbrushed figure presented to us, again & again, by the guardians of culture.’
— Aug 07, 2026 04:38PM
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Aug 09, 2026 03:01AM
I've read a recent bio of Fanon. And the author has had a bit more nuanced view on Camus relation to Algeria struggle etc. At the same time he was a bit more sceptical about Sartre sincerity. But maybe I've misunderstood something. I do not know much on the subject to make my own opinion it is fair to say.
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Katia wrote: "I've read a recent bio of Fanon. And the author has had a bit more nuanced view on Camus relation to Algeria struggle etc. At the same time he was a bit more sceptical about Sartre sincerity. But m..."Frankly, Katia, I can't say I know enough about either one's work/views, but I think (in hindsight, with a bit of shame, because it felt sort of impulsive and did not feel like it was a sentiment that was (for the lack of a better word) well-digested?). I used to 'prefer' Camus (rather than Sartre), but now I don't know anymore. I think I have some things to unlearn, and then some more to 'learn'. But in any case, I think Oliver Gloag makes some really interesting points in his writing (so far anyway) ? Thanks for bringing Fanon's discourse on the subject/topic to my attention, I'll look it up : )