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Episode #229 - Kafka and Totalitarianism (Arendt, Adorno)

Philosophize This!

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Kafka's The Castle: Rationality and Alienation

This chapter explores the themes of domination and dehumanization in Kafka's work, particularly through the lens of his novel 'The Castle.' It examines the protagonist K's struggles with bureaucracy and identity in a bewildering environment, highlighting the tension between enlightenment rationality and the alienating effects of oppressive systems.

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