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Devil'S Contract: A History Of The Faustian Bargain,New
A fascinating and accessible guide to the Faustian bargain throughout the ages, written in a lively and engaging style.From ancient times to the modern world, the idea of the Faustian bargain the exchange of one's soul in return for untold riches and power has exerted a magnetic pull upon our collective imaginations.Scholar Ed Simon takes us on a historical tour of the Faustian bargain, from biblical themes to the Charlie Daniels Band, and illustrates how the instinct for sacrificing our principles in exchange for power models all kinds of social ills, from colonialism to nuclear warfare, and even social media, climate change, and AI. In doing so, Simon conveys just how much the Faustian bargain shows us about power and evil ... and about ourselves.
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