The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self: Cultural Amnesia, Expressive Individualism, and the Road to Sexual Revolution
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2020
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Arts & Culture2020
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In The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self, Carl R. Trueman explores how cultural shifts have shaped modern identity. He examines expressive individualism and historical factors leading to today's perspectives on selfhood and sexuality. The book provides an analysis of philosophical and cultural developments that have influenced contemporary societal norms and personal identity expressions.
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The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self by Carl R. Trueman is praised for its comprehensive analysis of modern identity and culture. Critics commend its intellectual rigor but note its dense prose and conservative viewpoint may not appeal to all readers. Trueman’s exploration of expressive individualism offers deep insight into contemporary social shifts.
Readers interested in cultural critique, philosophy, and identity politics will enjoy The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self. Fans of Charles Taylor's A Secular Age and Alasdair MacIntyre's After Virtue seeking to understand modern self-conception and social change will find it insightful.
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Arts & Culture2020
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