Prophet of Modern Delusions - Tolstoys Critique of Modernity

This book explores Leo Tolstoy's understanding of the delusions of modernity. In so doing, it illustrates the continuing relevance of Tolstoy's writings to those who desire to understand the complexities of modernity and who wish to be roused from deeply entrenched ways of thinking that may be delusional.

List of contents

Chapter 1. Delusions of Modern Peace
Chapter 2. Delusions of Certainty
Chapter 3. Delusions of Music
Chapter 4. Delusions of Love
Chapter 5. Delusions of a Soulless Existence
Chapter 6. The Power of Mass Delusion

About the author

By John P. Moran

Summary

This book explores Leo Tolstoy’s understanding of the delusions of modernity. In so doing, it illustrates the continuing relevance of Tolstoy’s writings to those who desire to understand the complexities of modernity and who wish to be roused from deeply entrenched ways of thinking that may be delusional.

Product details

• Authors: John P Moran, John P. Moran, Moran John P.
• Publisher: Lexington Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 15.06.2024
• EAN: 9781666938098
• ISBN: 978-1-66693-809-8
• No. of pages: 146
• Series: Politics, Literature, & Film
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Politics; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; Eastern Europe, POLITICAL SCIENCE / History & Theory, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Peace, Political science & theory, Peace studies and conflict resolution, Political science and theory, Peace studies & conflict resolution, POLITICAL SCIENCE / World / Russian & Soviet