Camus views on humanism. Camus personal and effective example of the effect of action based upon ideas without regard for humanity. Surrendering to the existentialist view that mankinds search for logic is futile and that human life is sacred. Rambert/Camus watched people suffer needlessly over an idea, and ideas can be easily misconstrued to fit certain motives. Rambert believes that the only true thing is his heart. It is a romantic notion, but at the same time a pure, individual choice and therefore it gives a meaning to his life that he had somehow lost during the war. You know, doctor, Ive given a lot of thought to your campaign. And if Im not with you, I have my reasons... No, I dont think its that Im afraid to risk my skin again. I took part in the Spanish civil war. On which side? Tarrou asked. The loosing side. But since then Ive done a bit of thinking. About what? Courage. I know now that man is capable of great deeds. But if he isnt capable of great emotion, well, he leaves me cold. One had the idea that he is capable of everything, Tarrou remarked. I cant agree; hes incapable of suffering for a long time, or being happy for a long time. Which means that hes incapable of anything really worth while. He looked at the two men in turn, then asked: Tell me, Tarrou, are you capable of dying for love? I couldnt say, but I hardly think so - as I am now. You see. But youre capable of dying for an idea; one can see that right away. Well, personally, Ive seen enough of people who die for an idea. I dont believe in heroism; I know its easy and Ive learnt it can be murderous. What interests me is living and dying for what one loves. Rieux had been watching the journalist attentively. With his eyes still on him, he said quietly: Man isnt an idea, Rambert. Rambert sprang off the bed, his face ablaze with passion. Man is an idea, and a precious small idea, once he turns he back on love. And thats my point; we - mankind - have lost the capacity for love. We must face that fact, doctor. Lets wait to acquire that capacity or, if really its beyond us, wait for the deliverance that will come to each of us anyway, without his playing the hero. Personally, I look no farther. Rieux rose. He suddenly appeared very tired. Youre right, Rambert, quite right, and for nothing in the world would I try to dissuade you from what youre going to do; it seems to me absolutely right and proper. However, theres one thing I must tell you; theres no question of heroism in all this. Its a matter of common decency. Thats an idea which may make some people smile, but the only means of fighting a plague is - common decency. What do you mean by common decency? Ramberts tone was grave. I dont know what it means for other people. But in my case I know that it consists in doing my job. https://youtube/watch?v=bkIsX5G8WyQ
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