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Man against Mass Society (Paperback)
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Man against Mass Society (Paperback)
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The central theme of this important book is that we are paying the
price of an arrogance that refuses to recognize mystery. The author
invites the reader to enter into the argument that he holds with
himself on a great number of problems. Written in the early 1950s,
Marcel’s discussion of these topics are remarkably contemporary,
e.g.: * Our crisis is a metaphysical, not merely social, one. *
What a man is depends partly on what he thinks he is, and a
materialistic philosophy turns men into things. * Can a man be free
except in a free country? * Stoicism is no longer a workable
philosophy because today pressure can be put on the mind as well as
on the body. * Technical progress is not evil in itself, but a
technique is a means that, regarded as an end, can become either an
idol or an excuse for self-idolatry. State control of scientific
research, leading to a concentration on new means of destruction,
is a calamity. * Fanaticism is an opinion that refuses to argue,
and so the fanatic is an enemy of truth. * The kind of unification
that science is bringing about today is really an ironing out of
differences, but the only valuable kind of unity is one that
implies a respect for differences. * We must beware of thinking in
terms of great numbers and so blinding ourselves to the reality of
individual suffering. Our philosophical approach to being is made
possible only by our practical approach to our neighbor. * We must
encourage the spirit of fraternity and distrust the kind of
egalitarianism that is based on envy and resentment. * No man
however humble should feel that he cannot spread the light among
his friends. No easy solution is offered, but the author conveys
his own faith that ultimately love and intelligence will triumph.
General
Imprint: |
St. Augustine's Press
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
April 2008 |
First published: |
March 2007 |
Authors: |
Gabriel Marcel
• G.S. Fraser
• Donald MacKinnon
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Dimensions: |
234 x 154 x 14mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
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Pages: |
208 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-58731-490-2 |
Categories: |
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LSN: |
1-58731-490-8 |
Barcode: |
9781587314902 |
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