The Age Of Defeat

The Age Of Defeat

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Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: Colin Wilson
Binding: Hardback
Publisher: VICTOR GOLLANCZ LTD, 1959

Condition remarks:
Book: Good , ex-library
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: Ex-library with usual markings
Condition remarks: Dust jacket has been glued to binding as per image, foxing and tanning on block

Colin Wilson's The Age Of Defeat presents a compelling philosophical inquiry into the human condition, dissecting the pervasive sense of disillusionment that defines modern existence. This profound work argues that humanity often succumbs to a self-imposed intellectual and spiritual stagnation, hindering true potential. Wilson chronicles the historical and psychological roots of this societal malaise, offering a trenchant critique of contemporary thought. He illustrates how individuals can transcend these limitations, advocating for a radical re-evaluation of consciousness and purpose. The book ultimately instructs readers on pathways to intellectual liberation and personal triumph over existential despair.

Author: Colin Wilson

Published: 1959, VICTOR GOLLANCZ LTD

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Description

Author: Colin Wilson
Binding: Hardback
Publisher: VICTOR GOLLANCZ LTD, 1959

Condition remarks:
Book: Good , ex-library
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: Ex-library with usual markings
Condition remarks: Dust jacket has been glued to binding as per image, foxing and tanning on block

Colin Wilson's The Age Of Defeat presents a compelling philosophical inquiry into the human condition, dissecting the pervasive sense of disillusionment that defines modern existence. This profound work argues that humanity often succumbs to a self-imposed intellectual and spiritual stagnation, hindering true potential. Wilson chronicles the historical and psychological roots of this societal malaise, offering a trenchant critique of contemporary thought. He illustrates how individuals can transcend these limitations, advocating for a radical re-evaluation of consciousness and purpose. The book ultimately instructs readers on pathways to intellectual liberation and personal triumph over existential despair.