In our series about how twentieth-century philosophy and biography intersect, David talks to philosopher Alex Carter about the life of Albert Camus, novelist, playwright, journalist, celebrity and public intellectual. What makes Camus a philosopher as well? How was he shaped by his Algerian background? Does it make sense to call him an absurdist? How did he try to reconcile the very different parts of his extraordinary life?You can find out everything you need to know about this podcast – who we are, what we do, plus upcoming events and full lists of all episodes including PPF+ bonus episodes on our website https://www.ppfideas.comNext time in The Lives of the Philosophers: J. L. AustinThey can't harm you, if they can't find you! Use code ppf at the link below  and get 60% off annual plans: ⁠https://incogni.com/ppfLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices