Rage And Time - A Psychopolitical Investigation
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Unique Unveiling the overlooked power of rage.
This book is a must-read for those interested in understanding the role of rage in shaping the course of Western civilization. With compelling examples from literature and recent events, Peter Sloterdijk challenges the prevailing notion that rage can be controlled or subdued. He presents a new perspective that recognizes the power of rage and proposes harnessing it for productive political change. In a world increasingly gripped by intense emotions, this book offers valuable insights for navigating the complexities of anger and conflict in the modern age.
Rage And Time - A Psychopolitical Investigation
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ISBN: 9780231145237
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Date of Publication: 2012-05-15
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.91
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While ancient civilizations worshipped strong, active emotions, modern societies have favored more peaceful attitudes, especially within the democratic process. We have largely forgotten the struggle to make use of thymos, the part of the soul that, following Plato, contains spirit, pride, and indignation. Rather, Christianity and psychoanalysis have promoted mutual understanding to overcome conflict. Through unique examples, Peter Sloterdijk, the preeminent posthumanist, argues exactly the opposite, showing how the history of Western civilization can be read as a suppression and return of rage.By way of reinterpreting the Iliad, Alexandre Dumas's Count of Monte Cristo, and recent Islamic political riots in Paris, Sloterdijk proves the fallacy that rage is an emotion capable of control. Global terrorism and economic frustrations have rendered strong emotions visibly resurgent, and the consequences of violent outbursts will determine international relations for decades to come. To better respond to rage and its complexity, Sloterdijk daringly breaks with entrenched dogma and contructs a new theory for confronting conflict. His approach acknowledges and respects the proper place of rage and channels it into productive political struggle.
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