Dostoyevsky Reads Hegel in Siberia and Bursts into Tears

An exemplary collection of work from one of the world’s leading scholars of intellectual history

László Földényi’s work, in the long tradition of public intellectual and cultural criticism, resonates with the writings of Montaigne, Walter Benjamin, and Thomas Mann. In this new essay collection, Földényi considers the continuing fallout from the collapse of religion, exploring how Enlightenment traditions have not replaced basic elements of previously held religious mythologies—neither their metaphysical completeness nor their comforting purpose. Realizing beautiful writing through empathy, imagination, fascination, and a fierce sense of justice, Földényi covers a wide range of topics including a meditation on the metaphysical unity of a sculpture group and an analysis of fear as a window into our relationship with time.

O colectie exemplara de lucrari de la unul dintre cei mai importanti carturari din istoria intelectuala a operei László Földényi, in lunga traditie a criticii intelectuale si culturale publice, rezoneaza cu scrierile lui Montaigne, Walter Benjamin si Thomas Mann. In aceasta noua colectie de eseuri, Földényi considera caderea continua din prabusirea religiei, explorand modul in care traditiile iluministe nu au inlocuit elementele de baza ale mitologiilor religioase detinute anterior - nici completitudinea lor metafizica si nici scopul lor reconfortant.