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Focusing on the human desire for happiness, the book explores various utopian visions through a literary lens. It engages with influential works, including biblical concepts of paradise and philosophical texts, to analyze the recurring failures in achieving these ideals. By examining figures like Plato, More, and Orwell, the author highlights the complexities and responsibilities associated with the pursuit of utopia, offering a critical reflection on its implications for society.
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Getting Nowhere, Peter S. Hawkins
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- Released
- 2016
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- Title
- Getting Nowhere
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Peter S. Hawkins
- Publisher
- Wipf and Stock
- Released
- 2016
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 144
- ISBN13
- 9781498292504
- Category
- Esotericism and Religion
- Description
- Focusing on the human desire for happiness, the book explores various utopian visions through a literary lens. It engages with influential works, including biblical concepts of paradise and philosophical texts, to analyze the recurring failures in achieving these ideals. By examining figures like Plato, More, and Orwell, the author highlights the complexities and responsibilities associated with the pursuit of utopia, offering a critical reflection on its implications for society.