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Icarus Fallen: The Search for Meaning in an Uncertain World (Crosscurrents),Used
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It would be difficult to find a more perceptive description of Western man and the world he now inhabits than that provided by Chantal Delsol in Icarus Fallen: The Search for Meaning in an Uncertain World. With style and lucidity, Delsol likens contemporary Western man to the mythical figure Icarus, fallen back to earth after trying to reach the sun, alive but badly shaken and confused. During the twentieth century, Delsol argues, man flew too closely to the sun of utopian ideology. Having been burned, he is now groping for a way to orient himself. But the ideas he once held so dearinevitable progress, the possibility of limitless social and selftransformationare no longer believable, and he has, for the most part, long since rejected the religious tradition that might now have provided an anchor.Delsol's portrait is engrossing. She explains how we have come simultaneously to embrace the 'good' but reject the 'true'; how we have sacralized rights and democracy; and how we have lost our sense of the tragic and embraced the idea of 'zero risk.' Already a wellknown political thinker in her native France, this is Delsol's first book to appear in English. Icarus Fallen should establish her as one of the most insightful social and cultural writers working on either side of the Atlantic.'This is simply the best book about the problems of modern man since Christopher Lasch's Culture of Narcissism. It is so crammed with truth and insight that, as someone once said of Chesterton, every line deserves a review.'The American Conservative'An extensive evaluation of the pitfalls of modern times and the strict limits on human virtues, Icarus Fallen, is strongly recommended reading for students of 20th Century Philosophy, Politics, and History.'Wisconsin Bookwatch
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Icarus Fallen'? A: The main theme of 'Icarus Fallen' is a deep exploration of modern Western man’s search for meaning in a world filled with uncertainty, likening it to the mythical figure Icarus who flew too close to the sun.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Icarus Fallen'? A: 'Icarus Fallen' is authored by Chantal Delsol, a well-known political thinker and writer.
- Q: What can I expect from the writing style of this book? A: Chantal Delsol's writing style in 'Icarus Fallen' is characterized by clarity and lucidity, making complex philosophical ideas accessible to readers.
- Q: Is 'Icarus Fallen' suitable for students of philosophy? A: 'Icarus Fallen' is highly recommended for students of 20th Century Philosophy, Politics, and History due to its extensive evaluation of modern societal issues.
- Q: How many pages does 'Icarus Fallen' have? A: 'Icarus Fallen' contains 282 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Icarus Fallen'? A: 'Icarus Fallen' was published on March 15, 2010.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Icarus Fallen' have? A: 'Icarus Fallen' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What condition is 'Icarus Fallen' in? A: 'Icarus Fallen' is listed as being in 'Very Good' condition.
- Q: What edition of 'Icarus Fallen' is available? A: The available edition of 'Icarus Fallen' is the 2nd edition.
- Q: What topics does 'Icarus Fallen' discuss? A: 'Icarus Fallen' discusses contemporary issues such as the rejection of utopian ideologies, the embrace of rights and democracy, and the loss of a sense of the tragic.