All solid things have vanished into thin air (Modernity Experience)

Author: (American) Berman, translated by Xu Dajiang and Zhang Ji
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Publish Date: 2003-10-01
Features: Modernity, originating from the West to the East and from modern times to the contemporary era, is an open concept of "family resemblance." It is the focal point of contradictions and conflicts across political, economic, social, and cultural levels in the modern process. The author outlines the trajectory of development in the 20th century and beyond, arguing that only by adapting to continuous change can a truly modern society be built. With captivating prose, the book sets the backdrop of 19th-century political and social revolutions, presenting us with a modern world filled with contradictions and ambiguities through the major works of figures like Goethe, Marx, and Dostoevsky. By reinterpreting Marx and deeply reflecting on the impact of Robert Moses on modern urban life, the author marks the trajectory of development in the 20th century and beyond. His conclusion is that adapting to continuous change is possible, and the hope of building a truly modern society lies precisely in this.