The Crisis of the Mind
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Paul Valéry's "The Crisis of the Mind" is an essay exploring the intellectual and cultural landscape of the early 20th century.
Valéry reflects on the impact of World War I and the changing nature of thought and society.
He examines the fragility of civilization and the uncertainties of the future.
The essay is characterized by its intellectual rigor and its exploration of complex philosophical and aesthetic issues.
Valéry's insights into the human condition and the challenges of modernity continue to resonate with readers today.
Valéry reflects on the impact of World War I and the changing nature of thought and society.
He examines the fragility of civilization and the uncertainties of the future.
The essay is characterized by its intellectual rigor and its exploration of complex philosophical and aesthetic issues.
Valéry's insights into the human condition and the challenges of modernity continue to resonate with readers today.
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Mentioned by Ben Ware in relation to the theme of civilization's mortality and the abyss of history.
The philosophy of extinction (or of the end of the world)| Philosopher Ben Ware
