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A Responsibility to the World: Saramago, Politics, Philosophy

By Carlo Salzani , Burghard Baltrusch , Kristof K. P. Vanhoutte (eds.)

Book information

Publisher
Frank & Timme
Year
2023
ISBN
3732909581, 9783732909582
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
15 MB (15634024 bytes)
Pages
302\301
Orientation
portrait
Paginated
yes
Scanned
no
Time added
2024-03-19 22:45:48

Description

In a 1987 interview, José Saramago eloquently expressed what could be considered his political-philosophical manifesto: “Human beings should not content themselves with the role of mere observers. They bear a responsibility to the world; they must actively engage and intervene.” In 1998 the celebrated writer was honoured with the Nobel Prize for Literature. So Saramago did not only as a human being and a citizen, but also as an artist refuse to be a passive observer. Despite his profound and always critical pessimism, he tirelessly propelled both his public and artistic persona toward impactful actions and interventions, showcasing an unwavering dedication to reshaping the world. This volume seeks to delve into this facet of his legacy, exploring it from diverse political and philosophical perspectives.

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