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Routledge - Shame and Glory of the Intellectuals by Peter Viereck

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Explore a profound examination of political thought in Shame and Glory of the Intellectuals. Written by Peter Viereck, a leading spokesman for modern conservatism, this classic volume analyzes how American and European intellectuals responded to the rise of Nazism and Soviet communism during the Cold War. This edition includes a new preface from 2006, providing updated context to Viereck's original observations. The text looks at the moral courage displayed by those who stood against Nazism when others chose appeasement. By examining these historical responses, Viereck attempts to build a humanistic conservatism designed to resist totalitarianism in politics, ethics, and art. This book is an essential resource for readers interested in 20th-century history, political philosophy, and the role of intellectuals in society. It offers a deep look at the struggle for humanistic values against the threats of mid-century totalitarian movements.

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Written by Peter Viereck, one of the foremost intellectual spokesmen of modern conservatism.

Includes a new 2006 preface to provide additional context to the original Cold War era text.

Examines the different responses of American and European intellectuals to Nazism and Soviet communism.

Analyzes the moral stance taken by intellectuals against Nazism during the era of appeasement.

Provides a framework for humanistic conservatism to counter totalitarian thought in art, ethics, and politics.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1138532517
Category: Books > Subjects > History > Americas > United States > 20th Century
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 12 September 2017
Listed Since: 08 December 2017

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