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Absurdism as a fundamental value: Camusian thoughts on moral development in organisations

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In current society the lives and actions of individuals often unfold in organisational settings. This paper explores the human condition in organisations and the intellectual legacy of Albert Camus (1913-1960). Although considered to be an existentialist, Albert Camus distinguishes himself from other existentialists with his special attention to the individual in a world which cannot be known exactly. Moreover, man is living in a world which has no particular concern for the individual and can be considered absurd. Using these thoughts from his essay the Myth of Sisyphus as a framework to explore acting and living in an organisation and reflecting on this framework, we define three implications for moral development.

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  • Robert J. Blomme, 2013. "Absurdism as a fundamental value: Camusian thoughts on moral development in organisations," International Journal of Management Concepts and Philosophy, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 7(2), pages 116-127.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijmcph:v:7:y:2013:i:2:p:116-127
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