Rage and Time: A Psychopolitical Investigation

by Peter Sloterdijk

Book Overview

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,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0231145233
• ISBN13: 9780231145237
• Release Date: May 2012
• Publisher: Columbia University Press
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.9" x 6.0"
• Age Range: 22 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher