The Revolt of the Masses by José Ortega y Gasset
"The Revolt of the Masses" is a philosophical work that discusses the rise of the "mass man" and the potential danger this presents to society. The author argues that the mass man, characterized by his lack of individuality and rejection of higher values, is a product of modern society and its emphasis on equality. He believes that this mass man, who is more concerned with his rights than his responsibilities, threatens to undermine the very foundations of society, leading to potential chaos and instability. The book serves as a warning and a call for a return to individual responsibility and respect for higher values.
The 850th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1930
- Nationality
- Spanish
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-300
- Original Language
- Spanish
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- Alternate Titles
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- A Rebelião Das Massas
- A Rebelião das Massas
- A Tömegek Lázadása
- Der Aufstand der Massen
- Die Revolte der Massen
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This book is on the following 3 lists:
- 8th on The 100 Best Non-Fiction Books of the Century (National Review)
- Harenberg Buch der 1000 Bücher (Harenberg Buch der 1000 Bücher)
- Zeit Library of 100 Non-Fiction Books (Zeit-Bibliothek)