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What Happened in the Twentieth Century?Explore the complex tapestry of the 20th century with 'What Happened in the Twentieth Century?' by philosopher Peter Sloterdijk. This enlightening book dives deep into the historical, cultural, and philosophical contexts of the last century, urging readers to look beyond mere events and ideologies. Understanding that the 20th century was not just defined by its world wars, atrocities, and totalitarian regimes, Sloterdijk introduces a new perspective
Explore the complex tapestry of the 20th century with 'What Happened in the Twentieth Century?' by philosopher Peter Sloterdijk. This enlightening book dives deep into the historical, cultural, and philosophical contexts of the last century, urging readers to look beyond mere events and ideologies. Understanding that the 20th century was not just defined by its world wars, atrocities, and totalitarian regimes, Sloterdijk introduces a new perspective that emphasizes 'the passion for the real.' He suggests that this will to realize truth has significantly shaped modern perceptions and societal structures. Engaging with themes such as consumerism, technological advancements, and the critique of extremist thought, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in 20th-century history, philosophy, and cultural studies.Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509518388
Year: 2018
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 280
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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509518388
Year: 2018
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 280
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When we look back from the vantage point of the 21st century and ask ourselves what the previous century was all about, what do we see? Our first inclination is to focus on historical events: the 20th century was the age of two devastating world wars, of totalitarian regimes and terrible atrocities like the Holocaust “ śthe age of extremes,ť to use Hobsbawm™s famous phrase. But in this new book, the philosopher Peter Sloterdijk argues that we will never understand the 20th century if we focus on events and ideologies. Rather, in his view, the predominant motif of the 20th century is what Badiou called a passion for the real, which manifests itself as the will to actualize the truth directly in the here and now. Drawing on his Spheres trilogy, Sloterdijk interprets the actualization of the real in the 20th century as a passion for economic and technological śantigravitationť. The rise of consumerism and the easing of the burdens of human life by the constant deployment of new technologies have killed off the kind of radicalism that was rooted in the belief that power would rise from a material base of production. If the 20th century can still inspire us today, it is because the fundamental shift that it brought about opened the way for a critique of extremist reason, a post-Marxist theory of enrichment and a general economy of energy resources based on excess and dissipation. While developing his highly original interpretation of the 20th century, Sloterdijk also addresses a series of related topics including the meaning of the Anthropocene, the domestication of
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★★★★★ 5
Great option for a professional looking backdrop
Color: Black, Size: B-102''-3 Panel
I decided to try these wall dividers for my home office space since it does not have a door. I wanted to have my video calls without the rest of the room in the feed to give it a more professional feel. These being on castors make them super easy to move into position and roll off to the side when not in use. They are stable, much more than the folding screens I have tried in the past. That they are connected by the middle piece and not the top/bottom of each other allows you to adjust the positioning to your needs. Overall, this did exactly what I needed and was an affordable option. I also like that they are highly portable: if you want to take them for a booth or event, the poles all disassemble into manageable lengths that easily fit in a car and take very little time to set up again. The only thing I would change is to include a bag to store them in for transportation.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Nice and strong
Color: Black, Size: Wheel-6 Panel
Nice and strong, tedious, putting together, but very good quality
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Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2026
★★★★★ 5
if you are going to be moving them a lot, buy something more sturdy.
Color: Black, Size: Wheel-6 Panel
I use these at our churchc.
They are pretty good, not terribly study and the screw that hold the faabric have pulled out in a couple of places.
But they wqould work especially well if you were not constantly moving them as we do.
They are a bit of a pain to assemble.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2026
★★★★★ 4
Easy to put together , decent quality
Color: Black, Size: Wheel-6 Panel
Purchased for office, easy to put together , durable quality , exactly what we needed to partition a small space
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Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Nice and sturdy
Color: Grey, Size: Wheel-8 Panel
Good privacy wall
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Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2026