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Notre Métier D'humain : Chroniques / Sylvie Lanzenberg.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Portnoy-Lanzenberg, Sylvie, author.
- Language:
- French
- Subjects (All):
- France--Politics and government.
- France.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (157 pages)
- Edition:
- First edition.
- Place of Publication:
- Paris, France : L'Harmattan, [2020]
- Summary:
- Sylvie Portnoy's 'Métier d'Humain' delves into the philosophical exploration of what it means to fulfill one's role as a human being, drawing inspiration from Albert Camus. The book discusses themes of freedom, dignity, and respect, emphasizing the Sisyphean task of overcoming selfishness for the sake of solidarity. Portnoy, a psychoanalyst, argues that humanity's immaturity must be addressed to transcend its current state. Through a collection of essays and letters, including those to political figures like Emmanuel Macron, Portnoy critiques the potential dangers of centrist politics and the abuse of power. She advocates for a vigilant and continuous effort to maintain justice and respect in personal and political domains. The book targets readers interested in philosophy, psychoanalysis, and contemporary socio-political issues, encouraging them to engage in self-reflection and societal critique. Generated by AI.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.
- Description based on print version record.
- ISBN:
- 9782140139826
- 2140139828
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