Meaning Amidst Pandemic

A multitude of disasters and epidemics have plagued human history all over the world since time immemorial. In every era of human history, pandemics have profoundly impacted human existence. As a cataclysmic event, it serves as a poignant backdrop for examining existentialism which is a philosophical movement that emphasizes individual experience, freedom, and the search for meaning in a seemingly indifferent world. The existential dimension of pandemic literature acknowledges the intricate tapestry woven by authors to grapple with the complexities of life in the face of widespread disease as a way of survival. This research paper delves into the existential dimensions of pandemic literature, focusing on Albert Camus's The Plague. Characters in pandemic literature often find themselves in situations where traditional structures and societal norms crumble, leaving them to forge their paths. This study further aims to explore the philosophical underpinnings of existentialism in literary responses to pandemics as well as also seeks to elucidate the existential aspects of the human experience by contemplating questions of meaning, purpose, mortality, and suffering in the face of crisis

Ancient history · Disease · Epistemology · Existentialism · Pandemic · Pathology · Psychoanalysis · History · Leadership, Courage, and Heroism Studies · Medicine · Philosophy · Psychology · Resilience and Mental Health · Virology