Quote by Albert Camus

We are living in the era of premeditation and the perfect crime. Our criminals are no longer helpless children who could plead love as their excuse. On the contrary, they are adults and the have the perfect alibi: philosophy, which can be used for any purpose - even for transforming murderers into judges.

We are living in the era of premeditation and the perfect cr

Summary

This quote suggests that the present time is characterized by a culture of calculation and deliberate actions, where individuals are capable of committing crimes without remorse. The quote argues that the criminals of today cannot be attributed to innocence or immaturity, as they are adults who possess a clever defense mechanism - philosophy. Philosophy, according to the quote, can be manipulated to justify any act, even allowing murderers to assume positions of power and authority, exemplifying the perversion of justice in society.

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Philosophy Existentialism Nihilism

By Albert Camus

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