The philosopher who resisted despair

Albert Camus and the search for solace in a cruel age. Camus says we can see the roots of human solidarity in moments of crisis when people have to resist what’s taking place, from the pandemic to war to the recent climate catastrophes we've been witnessing. Instead of seeing our post-crisis lives as something to despair, Camus instead asked if we could draw on the love and community we experienced to propel us into choosing to live with care. In this story, Sean Illing provides us with a source of optimism and hope.