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Nights With The Gods

By Emil Reich

Nights With The Gods

By Emil Reich

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Nights with the Gods frames philosophical inquiry as dialogue among ancient deities and historical figures, primarily through the voice of Aristotle, who critiques the intellectual practices of modern academia. The text opens with a gathering of gods who listen as Aristotle humorously recounts his visit to an English university. His reflections point to the limits of modern knowledge systems, particularly in the narrow scope of academic specialization. He describes a scholar who devotes his career to one year of a king's reign and others who isolate historical figures into abstract constructs, exposing the absurdity of such reductive methods. The narrative constructs a contrast between the holistic wisdom of the ancients and the fragmented knowledge of contemporary thinkers. Through layered conversations among gods and heroes, the work draws attention to the diminished capacity for synthesis in modern thought. This imaginative setting allows for a deeper critique of how education, culture, and historical understanding have shifted from integrative vision to hyper-focused triviality, with humor and irony guiding its philosophical discourse.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
146
Release Date:
2025-06-01
Publication Date:
2025-06-01
Publisher:
Double 9 Books
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
9371466642
ISBN13:
9789371466646
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
194 g
Height:
140 cm
Width:
216 cm
Thickness:
8 cm
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