This author delves into the complexities of human nature and society through keen observations drawn from extensive experience as a doctor and psychiatrist working in challenging environments. His writing is characterized by a sharp analysis of cultural and moral issues, often focusing on the consequences of modern ideologies on individuals and society. Readers will appreciate his uncompromising yet thought-provoking perspective on the world, unafraid to confront uncomfortable truths. His works invite a deeper reflection on the current state of our civilization.
The memoir offers a humorous glimpse into the life of a prison doctor and journalist, showcasing his enduring passion for reading and intellectual exploration. With a witty and sharp writing style, the author shares anecdotes and reflections that highlight the joy of literature and the insights gained from a unique professional perspective. The narrative is both entertaining and thought-provoking, making it a delightful read for those who appreciate clever storytelling.
"Mr Rose was not the kind of man to accept defeat without retaliation. Rancour with him was no passing mood but a permanent state, to be nursed by memory and increased by reflection."The protagonists of Theodore Dalrymple's new collection of stories are driven to self-destruction or the destruction of others by a variety of motives, from hatred of a spouse to utopianism. The stories are both topical and timeless.Theodore Dalrymple is a retired doctor and psychiatrist who has written many books, including Life at the Bottom, Admirable Evasions and Midnight Maxims.
The story revolves around Ramses, an extraordinary dog renowned for his intelligence, friendliness, and expressive nature. His amusing personality and deep understanding of his human companions make him an unforgettable pet. The narrative highlights the joy and serendipity of having such a remarkable dog, celebrating the bond between Ramses and his owners.
When Theodore Dalrymple wrote The Examined Life, poking fun at modern man's excessive concern for his own health, he little thought that Covid-19 would soon turn satire into reality. Are there considerations in life other, or more important, than health? The protagonist of this biting satire knew the answer even before Covid-19 struck.Theodore Dalrymple is a retired doctor and psychiatrist who has written many books, including Life at the Bottom, Admirable Evasions and Around the World in the Cinemas of Paris.
Set against the backdrop of crisis and ruin, this collection of three stories delves into the complexities of human nature during extreme circumstances. Theodore Dalrymple, a retired doctor and psychiatrist, uses these narratives to reveal profound insights into the human condition, showcasing how adversity can illuminate both resilience and despair. Each story is uniquely situated in different locations, highlighting diverse experiences and responses to hardship.
Miłość, medycyna i fascynująca podróż w czasy la belle époque! Róża Zimmerman, wychowanka sierocińca, dostaje się na pierwszy rok studiów medycznych. Oprócz Róży rok akademicki zaczynają dwie inne studentki. Dziewczęta rozpoczynają niełatwą walkę o przetrwanie w męskim świecie, przeżywają pierwsze miłosne uniesienia i mierzą się z własnymi słabościami. Jednocześnie Róża musi rozwikłać tajemnicę związaną ze swoim pochodzeniem. Ma wrażenie, że ktoś nieustannie podąża jej śladem, a od nieznajomego darczyńcy otrzymuje zaskakujący prezent. W mieście dochodzi do serii tajemniczych zabójstw, narasta atmosfera strachu, a gazety rozpisują się o zagadkowym człowieku w masce… Kim jest? Co łączy go z Różą? Czy bohaterce uda się odkryć prawdę o własnej przeszłości? Pozwól się przenieść w czasy, kiedy pierwsze kobiety wkraczały w świat medycyny. Daj się uwieść mocy „Różanego eteru“! Książka wydana w serii Wielkie Litery – w specjalnym formacie z dużą czcionką dla seniorów i osób słabowidzących.
In Admirable Evasions, Theodore Dalrymple explains why human self-understanding has not been bettered by the false promises of the different schools of psychological thought. Most psychological explanations of human behavior are not only ludicrously inadequate oversimplifications, argues Dalrymple, they are socially harmful in that they allow those who believe in them to evade personal responsibility for their actions and to put the blame on a multitude of scapegoats: on their childhood, their genes, their neurochemistry, even on evolutionary pressures. Dalrymple reveals how the fashionable schools of psychoanalysis, behaviorism, modern neuroscience, and evolutionary psychology all prevent the kind of honest self-examination that is necessary to the formation of human character. Instead, they promote self-obsession without self-examination, and the gross overuse of medicines that affect the mind. Admirable Evasions also considers metaphysical objections to the assumptions of psychology, and suggests that literature is a far more illuminating window into the human condition than psychology could ever hope to be.
Literatur und Kultur, Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft, Ideologie und Psychopathologie
In seinem ersten Buch in deutscher Sprache seziert der ehemalige Arzt und heutige preisgekrönte Schriftsteller Theodore Dalrymple den Untergang Europas in acht Episoden. Die Kultur der Unterschicht wird ebenso untersucht wie Utopien und Ideologien, Masseneinwanderung und Unruhen, Wirtschaftskrise und Werteverfall. Der Befund ist niederschmetternd.
Šokující, srdceryvné příběhy z anglických městských ghett, jež napsal literárně talentovaný vězeňský lékař a psychiatr, jsou především obžalobou levicového liberalismu a multikulturní ideologie intelektuálů. Těm se totiž podařilo přesvědčit tzv. spodinu společnosti, že je především obětí nespravedlivých společenských podmínek, že nezodpovídá za svůj život a že je naprosto bez šancí. Tolerantní postoje k deviantnímu chování a ke zločinu odsuzují ty nejzranitelnější (děti a ženy) k životu v gangsterském prostředí násilí, drog a každodenní hrůzy. Ohromná mašinerie sociální pomoci nevede k soběstačnosti ani neumožňuje únik z ghetta. Ideologická představa, že z bídy neexistuje osobní východisko, pouze sociální dávky, tak vytvořila velké patogenní společenství (24 % mladistvých neumí v Británii číst ani psát), které se paradoxně opravdu stalo obětí systému a žije v sebeklamu neviny, bezmoci a beznaděje. Nechť se tento dramatický a strhující zápis strašlivé skutečnosti stane pro nás varovným mementem.
A beautifully-written and thought-provoking collection of essays on social, political and literary issues as diverse as the Jonathan Ross/Russell Brand controversy, violent crime on Britain's streets, the effects of the welfare state, modern architecture and the respective merits of Shakespeare and Dr Johnson. Dalrymple uses examples from his long career as a prison doctor and his travels to every corner of the globe to illustrate his central view: that Britain is in the throes of social, cultural and political decline.