

The Anti-Moral Imagination Of Michel Houellebecq | Dhananjay Jagannathan
Oct 17, 2019
Dhananjay Jagannathan discusses the ethical perspectives in novels, the significance of character interpretation in literary works, and the balance between truth-seeking and moral imagination. The podcast explores the value of narrative literature, focusing on 'Submission' by Michel Houellebecq and themes of politics, religion, and societal transformation. It also analyzes themes of pessimism and human nature in relation to the protagonist's reactions in critical scenes.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Exploring the Intersection of Ethics, Literature, and Realism
02:23 • 9min
Exploring the Depth of Narrative Literature and Human Truth
11:51 • 2min
Exploring 'Submission' by Michel Houellebecq
14:09 • 18min
Exploring Themes of Pessimism and Human Nature in a Critical Scene
32:32 • 10min