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- 232 pages
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Set in the post-World War II era, the book explores America's paradox of military dominance coupled with cultural insecurity. It delves into the influence of European intellectuals, particularly the Frankfurt School, on American elites in New York and Washington. The narrative examines how these ideas, stemming from a defeated Europe, shaped American thought and culture, highlighting the complexities of adopting foreign philosophies in a nation grappling with its identity and values.
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The Devil's Pleasure Palace: The Cult of Critical Theory and the Subversion of the West, Michael Walsh
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- 2017
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- Title
- The Devil's Pleasure Palace: The Cult of Critical Theory and the Subversion of the West
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Michael Walsh
- Publisher
- Encounter Books
- Publisher
- 2017
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 232
- ISBN13
- 9781594039270
- Category
- Social sciences, History, Maps and Travel, Philosophy, World history
- Description
- Set in the post-World War II era, the book explores America's paradox of military dominance coupled with cultural insecurity. It delves into the influence of European intellectuals, particularly the Frankfurt School, on American elites in New York and Washington. The narrative examines how these ideas, stemming from a defeated Europe, shaped American thought and culture, highlighting the complexities of adopting foreign philosophies in a nation grappling with its identity and values.