Truth or death
Thierry Hentsch
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Truth or death
Published
2004
Publisher
Talonbooks
Pages
412
ISBN-10
0889225095
Description
"In the tradition of James Frazer, Carl Jung and Joseph Campbell, Thierry Hentsch retells, with new urgency and a keen critical eye, "the story of the West" that shapes our perception of the world. Yet, "the story of the West" does not exist. Only a reading of its most seminal texts - from Ulysses to Hamlet, from the Torah to the Gospels, from Plato to Descartes - can bring it alive." "His tale turns on a startling discovery: The Christian message of immortality is conditional. To overcome death - the touchstone of the human condition - the believer must accept the Truth of salvation. Western civilization, by replacing God with technoscience, offers the universal promise that salvation may now be gained on earth. Yet, as a condition, it would impose its own absolute morality on the world. Truth or Death: the Biblical injunction is ours as well."--Jacket.
Subjects
Was stimmt denn jetzt?: unzuverl assiges Erz ahlen in Literatur und Film
Reality and truth in literature
Das Spiel mit der Wahrheit
A children's book about lying
Tell me true
Rigorismus der Wahrheit
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Truth or death?
This edition of Truth or death has approximately 412 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Truth or death?
For most readers, Truth or death typically takes between 8h 35m and 5h 43m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 103,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 52m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 14 days • Estimated word count: 103,000 words
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What is the word count of Truth or death?
The estimated word count for Truth or death is approximately 103,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Truth or death?
Truth or death was written by Thierry Hentsch.
When was Truth or death published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2004. The original work may have been published on a different date.