Western illusion of human nature, the: with reflections on the long history of hierarchy, equality and the sublimation of anarchy in the west, and comparative notes on other conceptions of the human condition
Auteur :
Sahlins, Marshall
Éditeur :
Prickly Paradigm Press, LLC
ISBN :
9780979405723
Date de publication :
1 mai 2008
Dimensions :
1,9 x 1,2 x 0,1 cm
Poids :
113 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Reflecting the decline in college courses on Western Civilization, this book aims to accelerate the trend by reducing "Western Civ" to about two hours. It cites Nietzsche to the effect that deep issues are like cold baths; one should get into and out of them as quickly as possible.