Man In The Modern Age by Karl Jaspers
The book explores the existential challenges and philosophical questions faced by individuals in the modern era, emphasizing the tension between technological advancement and the search for authentic selfhood. It delves into the alienation and disorientation experienced by people as they navigate a rapidly changing world, highlighting the struggle to find meaning and purpose amidst societal pressures and the loss of traditional values. Through a critical examination of modernity, it encourages readers to confront these existential dilemmas and seek a deeper understanding of their place in the world.
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- Published
- 1931
- Nationality
- German
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-300
- Original Language
- German
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