
Ep. 35: Jessica Hooten Wilson, Ph.D.: Literature and Totalitarianism
The Moral Imagination
The Power of Literature and the Threat of Totalitarianism
This chapter discusses the significance of literature and poetry in oppressive environments, contrasting it with the entertainment-driven American society. It explores dystopian themes in literature and draws parallels between works like '1984' and 'Brave New World'. It also delves into the concept of soft totalitarianism and its connection to living for entertainment and pleasure.
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