Episode 299: Oh the Humility!
Very Bad Wizards
Exploring Ideals and Disillusionment Through Literary Reflection
This chapter explores the intricacies of Simone de Beauvoir's 'The Mandarins', highlighting the moral dilemmas faced by leftist intellectuals after World War Two. It reflects on how their encounters with harsh realities, particularly concerning Soviet labor camps, force them to confront the disparity between their ideals and the truths of the world.
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