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@article{169281,
        author = {BB Ahmad Alibaba and J Ravindranath Tagore},
        title = {Existential Elements in the Select Works of Iris Murdoch},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2024},
        volume = {9},
        number = {7},
        pages = {985-988},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=169281},
        abstract = {With an emphasis on the philosophical issues of existence, meaning, and morality that recur frequently in Iris Murdoch's novels, this essay explores the existence of existential themes in a few of her works. Through an examination of significant scenes and characters from novels like "The Bell," "The Sea," and "Under the Net," this research seeks to illuminate Murdoch's examination of the human condition and the pursuit of purpose in an apparently chaotic world. This study aims to understand how Murdoch addresses issues of identity, free will, and the nature of reality in her works by closely examining her writing. The study also looks at how existentialist writers like Jean-Paul Sartre and Albert Camus influenced her work, analysing how she incorporates and reacts to their ideas. Ultimately, this paper aspires to contribute to the broader discourse on existentialism in literature and enhance the understanding of Murdoch's significant role and enduring influence within it.},
        keywords = {Existentialism, Identity, Free Will, Reality, Modern Literature, Murdochian},
        month = {November},
        }