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The aim is to explore how Camus's The Plague redefines human solidarity amidst moral exhaustion caused by epidemic time.

April 17, 2026Open Access

After Meaning: Epidemic Time, Moral Fatigue, And The Reinvention Of Human Solidarity In Camus's The Plague

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This article investigates human solidarity and moral fatigue in Camus's The Plague, suggesting profound implications for modern crises.

The aim is to explore how Camus's The Plague redefines human solidarity amidst moral exhaustion caused by epidemic time.
Analyzed Camus's La Peste through literary and philosophical lenses.
Conducted close readings of the novel's structure and characters.
Examined the societal implications of moral fatigue and human solidarity in the context of global crises.
Camus's portrayal of moral fatigue fosters a new understanding of ethical commitment.
The concept of 'epidemic time' illustrates how collective experiences reshape individual perspectives.
Solidarity in the narrative is shown as a complex and ongoing human invention rather than a simple ideal.

Pradip Molsom (2026) studied this question.

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