The Palliative Society by Byung-Chul Han with Steve Knepper
Hermitix
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The Philosophy of Pain and Democracy
This chapter examines Byung-Chul Han's theories regarding modernity, the avoidance of pain, and the implications for democracy, especially in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. It critiques societal responses that prioritize safety over freedom, arguing for the necessity of embracing discomfort in dialogue to foster a deeper understanding of human existence and sovereignty.
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