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Book Synopsis: Our societies today are characterized by a universal algophobia: a generalized fear of pain. We strive to avoid all painful conditions – even the pain of love is treated as suspect. This algophobia extends into society: less and less space is given to conflicts and controversies that might prompt painful discussions. It takes hold of politics too: politics becomes a palliative politics that is incapable of implementing radical reforms that might be painful, so all we get is more of the same.
Faced with the coronavirus pandemic, the palliative society is transformed into a society of survival. The virus enters the palliative zone of well-being and turns it into a quarantine zone in which life is increasingly focused on survival. And the more life becomes survival, the greater the fear of death: the pandemic makes death, which we had carefully repressed and set aside, visible again. Everywhere, the prolongation of life at any cost is the preeminent value, and we are prepared to sacrifice everything that makes life worth living for the sake of survival.
This trenchant analysis of our contemporary societies by one of the most original cultural critics of our time will appeal to a wide readership.
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Are you tired of living in a society that fears pain? That shies away from conflicts and avoids difficult discussions? Introducing "The Palliative Society: Pain Today Book Synopsis". This groundbreaking book takes a deep dive into our society's fear of pain and how it affects every aspect of our lives.
In today's world, pain is seen as something to be avoided at all costs. Even the pain of love is treated with suspicion. But is this fear of pain holding us back? Are we missing out on opportunities for growth and change? "The Palliative Society" challenges these beliefs, urging us to embrace the discomfort and confront the issues that plague our society.
But it doesn't stop there. With the recent coronavirus pandemic, our society has been transformed into one focused solely on survival. The pandemic has exposed the true fragility of life and the fear of death that we had hidden away. We have become a society willing to sacrifice everything for the sake of survival – even the very things that make life worth living.
This thought-provoking analysis by one of the most original cultural critics of our time is a must-read for anyone looking to understand the state of our society and the path we should take for a better future. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to gain valuable insights and challenge the status quo. Get your copy of "The Palliative Society: Pain Today Book Synopsis" now!
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