Modernity and Its Discontents: Making and Unmaking the Bourgeois from Machiavelli to Bellow
In 'Modernity and Its Discontents,' Steven B. Smith examines the bourgeois from Machiavelli to Bellow, exploring how modernity forges and fractures this pivotal identity. The book traces intellectual currents that define progress amid persistent cultural tensions, offering a nuanced view of Western thought's evolution.
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Steven B. Smith's 'Modernity and Its Discontents' delves into the historical and intellectual development of the bourgeois identity, tracing its origins and transformations across centuries.
The book navigates key thinkers and writers, from Machiavelli to Bellow, to illustrate how modernity both constructs and challenges this central figure in Western thought.
Through a series of essays, Smith uncovers the discontents inherent in modern life, highlighting the bourgeois's role in shaping cultural and social landscapes.
This work offers a comprehensive look at the tensions between progress and tradition in the making of the modern world.
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