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- In this collection of aphorisms and short essays, E.M. Cioran sets about the task of peeling off the layers of false realities with which society masks the truth.
- Author(s): E M Cioran
- 200 Pages
- Philosophy, History & Surveys
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"A brilliant and original exponent of a rare genre, the philosophical essay. Once read, Cioran cannot fail to provoke reaction. New York Times Book...Book Synopsis
In this collection of aphorisms and short essays, E.M. Cioran sets about the task of peeling off the layers of false realities with which society masks the truth. For him, real hope lies in this task, and thus, while he perceives the world darkly, he refuses to give in to despair. He hits upon this ultimate truth by developing his notion of human history and events as a procession of delusions, striking out at the so-called Fallacies of Hope. By examining the relationship between truth and action and between absolutes, unknowables, and frauds, Cioran comes out, for once, in favor of being.Review Quotes
A sort of final philosopher of the Western world. . . . Cioran s statements have the compression of poetry and the audacity of cosmic clowning.
Cioran has adelicate, and, above all, gallant intelligence. . . . His incomparable work isthe last great expression of the European mind. --David Rieff
Cioran has a delicate, and, above all, gallant intelligence. . . . His incomparable work is the last great expression of the European mind. --David Rieff
Dimensions (Overall): 8.2 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inches (W) x .7 Inches (D)
Weight: .75 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 200
Genre: Philosophy
Sub-Genre: History & Surveys
Publisher: Arcade Publishing
Format: Paperback
Author: E M Cioran
Language: English
Street Date: November 13, 2012
TCIN: 81936544
UPC: 9781611456967
Item Number (DPCI): 247-23-9867
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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