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Black Mass: Apocalyptic Religion and the Death of Utopia

by John Gray
RM43.95 MYR Now RM36.56 MYR Save 17%
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Black Mass: Apocalyptic Religion and the Death of Utopia - Thryft

Secular apocalypses rebirth ancient fundamentalist myths.

"Black Mass" offers a riveting dissection of how our global political landscape has been historically shaped by the quest for utopian ideals and why the end of such dreams doesn't necessarily equate to peace. It's a compelling read if you're looking to understand the cyclical nature of history, how past ideologies shape current events, and the ways in which ancient myths are being reanimated in today's geopolitics. John Gray invites us to examine the darker sides of humanity's yearn for a perfect world and the consequential rise of modern fundamentalism.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Black Mass: Apocalyptic Religion and the Death of Utopia

by John Gray
RM43.95 MYR Now RM36.56 MYR Save 17%
ISBN: 9780713999150
Authors: John Gray
Publisher: Penguin
Date of Publication: 2007-01-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Sociology, Science, Politics, Philosophy, History, Religion
Related Topics: Political Science, Sociology, History, Social Issues, Politics, War
Goodreads rating: 3.95
(rated by 1235 readers)

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Here, some argue that the war on terrorism is an unrealizable plan in reality and that it is merely a revival of the most destructive and violent traditions of Western political tradition. John Gray argues that America's attitude to destroying global terror to end terror in the "Ugly Alliance" is strengthening the worldwide terrorist network. The author warned that the Iraq war, which caused the spread of democracy and human rights, destroyed a nation and disturbed the situation in the Middle East. In the United States, it passed the "Patriot Act" and resurrected torture. And non-liberal democracy. The "Ugly Alliance", which uncovered the origins and the destructive consequences of the war on terror and the war that led to the war in Iraq, has been selected as one of the books of the year by leading media outlets. John Gray, And that it is possible to establish a universal political system or an economic system that is the cause of the tragedy of modern politics. Therefore, in order to deal with terrorism, it is argued that it is not an unrealizable goal of rooting out terrorism and portraying liberal democracy in its place, but that it should establish a realistic goal of preventing the collapse of the state and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. Conflicts will arise endlessly and utopia can not be achieved by perfect harmony and peace. This is why it is argued that we should cope with the worst situation in
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Secular apocalypses rebirth ancient fundamentalist myths.

"Black Mass" offers a riveting dissection of how our global political landscape has been historically shaped by the quest for utopian ideals and why the end of such dreams doesn't necessarily equate to peace. It's a compelling read if you're looking to understand the cyclical nature of history, how past ideologies shape current events, and the ways in which ancient myths are being reanimated in today's geopolitics. John Gray invites us to examine the darker sides of humanity's yearn for a perfect world and the consequential rise of modern fundamentalism.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.