In his new book, philosopher Andre Glucksman explores such dramatic events as the Chechen war in Russia and the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack on the United States.
In his new book, philosopher Andre Glucksman explores such dramatic events as the Chechen war in Russia and the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack on the United States. Using the images of classical Russian literature, he builds his own concept of what is happening: in his opinion, such tragic events are based on the total nihilism that has overwhelmed today’s society — the denial of feelings and the constant orientation to the mind. Glucksman is convinced that humanity’s only hope for a better future lies in the ability to retain emotions and a direct perception of reality.
U-factory, 224 p.