The Captive Mind

by Czeslaw Milosz

Politics Philosophy

0.0 out of 5 stars (0 ratings)

View on Amazon View on BAM Trade it in for cash!

An insightful study of how totalitarianism shapes the minds and creative lives of intellectuals in Eastern Europe.

ISBN-13 9780679728566 ASIN 0679728562 Views 370 Publisher Vintage Year 1990 Edition Reissue Format Paperback Product Group Book Pages 272 Created February 12, 2026 Updated September 18, 2026

About This Book

The Captive Mind examines the pressures faced by writers and thinkers in societies dominated by oppressive political systems.

It reflects on the compromises and inner conflicts experienced by intellectuals adapting to ideological control.

The work draws from the author's observations of post-war Eastern Europe.

Readers encounter a thoughtful analysis of culture, conformity, and resistance.

Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to review this book!

Write a Review

I will be using this book for:

1 total vote