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In a near‑future society dominated by an authoritarian regime, Professor Caritat of the philosophical faculty is pulled into a clandestine political struggle. Faced with the stark realities of oppression aboard a system that mirrors his previously studied theories, he is compelled to reevaluate the foundations of Western political philosophy. As he confronts the limits of idealism against the demands of survival, the novel explores the tension between intellectual ideals and the harsh demands of political life.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Political Fiction/Political Dystopia
Authors: Steven Lukes
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