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Mentioned in 6 episodes
The Man Without Qualities
Book • 1930
The Man Without Qualities is a sprawling, philosophical novel that delves into the lives of various characters in Vienna during the final years of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
The protagonist, Ulrich, a 32-year-old mathematician and former military officer, is characterized by his indifference to life and his search for meaning.
The novel explores a wide range of themes including truth vs.
possibility, science vs. mysticism, and the ambiguity of human existence.
It is known for its complex characters, such as the murderer Moosbrugger and the intellectual Arnheim, and its critique of societal values and the bureaucratic absurdities of the time.
The book is notable for its lack of a dominant plot, instead focusing on the intellectual and philosophical musings of its characters.
The protagonist, Ulrich, a 32-year-old mathematician and former military officer, is characterized by his indifference to life and his search for meaning.
The novel explores a wide range of themes including truth vs.
possibility, science vs. mysticism, and the ambiguity of human existence.
It is known for its complex characters, such as the murderer Moosbrugger and the intellectual Arnheim, and its critique of societal values and the bureaucratic absurdities of the time.
The book is notable for its lack of a dominant plot, instead focusing on the intellectual and philosophical musings of its characters.
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Mentioned in 6 episodes
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A.N. Wilson while discussing the decline of Christianity in Britain and using it as an analogy for the decline of Christianity.
A.N. Wilson while discussing the decline of Christianity in Britain and using it as an analogy for the decline of Christianity.
Holy Smoke: is the end of Christendom nigh? with A.N. Wilson
Chosen by A.C. Grayling as a book to take to a desert island because it's a book that makes you wander off into thought.
AC Grayling
Mentioned by Robert Harrison in relation to the absurdity of cavalry use in World War I, highlighting the persistence of traditional symbols of heroism despite technological advancements.
World War I, Modernism, David Jones with Tim Noakes
