Civilization: Utopia and Tragedy (The Social History of the Unconscious - II)

Author: (English) George Frankl
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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: With this book, we step into the period of recorded history, particularly the history of Western civilization. Although all nations have culture and civilization, what is important for Western civilization is its democratic ideals, the concept of monotheism, and the emphasis on rational demands. These characteristics, on one hand, have formed a rich diversity of views on the meaning and purpose of life, making humanity submit to the sacred authority and encouraging the free use of human intelligence; on the other hand, they have also led to the oppression of most people in society and the situation of scarcity and hardship, as well as unprecedented wars and bloodshed. No one can deny the influence of Western civilization, no one can deny the responsibilities it has undertaken for humanity. However, if the Western world is to fully fulfill these responsibilities, it must first overcome the long-standing contradictions inherent in it, most of which are deeply rooted in the subconscious world. These contradictions are mocking the moral and rational ambitions of Western civilization. To eliminate these contradictions, it is necessary to first understand them. This book is a significant contribution to this research.