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The Temptation of the Wall
Five Short Lessons on Civil Life
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Originally published in Italian as "La tentazione del muro" by Feltrinelli, 2020.
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Modern social and political life is characterised not only by a passion for freedom and a desire for human contact, but also by the urge to shut down, to refuse freedom and the responsibility that goes with it, to barter it away in return for our security: this is the temptation of the wall, a temptation with which every modern society has to come to terms.
Drawing on his experience as a psychoanalyst, Recalcati shows that the temptation of the wall is rooted in a deep psychological inclination: human beings have always drawn up borders and rejected the risks associated with being open to the outside world. But when these borders are turned into walls, they can only result in an impoverishment of the value of exchange and the loss of the dynamic plurality of a life shared with others.
The Temptation of the Wall explores these complex themes, offering insightful analysis and timely reflections on the human condition and the societal trends that shape our world.
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The Temptation of the Wall by Massimo Recalcati explores the contemporary phenomenon of constructing both literal and metaphorical walls in response to the perception of an increasingly threatening world. Through his psychoanalytic lens, Recalcati suggests that true empowerment and freedom come not from isolation but from solidarity and community. The book is praised for its insightful wisdom and engaging critique of modern societal behaviours.
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ISBN: 9781509548798
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 28 January 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Polity Press
Contributors:
- Translated by Alice Kilgarriff
- Translated by Alice Kilgarriff
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 13.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 136g
Pages: 96
About the Author
Massimo Recalcati is a bestselling author and psychoanalyst who teaches at the universities of Pavia and Verona.
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