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

Robert J. Blomme

International Journal of Management Concepts and Philosophy, 2013, vol. 7, issue 2, 116-127

Abstract: 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.

Keywords: Albert Camus; existentialism; human condition; Angst; existence; authenticity; absurdism; moral development; morality; organisations. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2013
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