Umberto Eco - Inventing Enemies - a collection of essays and reflections
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INVENTING ENEMIES UMBERTO ECO


Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of thought of Umberto Eco, one of the greatest intellectuals of our time. "Inventing Enemies" is a collection of essays that provoke reflection on the nature of power, social mechanisms, and the role of the enemy in shaping national identity. This is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand today's world and its complex processes.


  • Analysis of social mechanisms: Understand how societies construct the image of the enemy.
  • Reflections on power: Discover how power uses fear and revulsion to maintain control.
  • Essays full of erudition: The wealth of knowledge and the interdisciplinary approach of the author.
  • Intellectual provocation: The book encourages critical thinking about the reality around us.
  • Insightful observations: A look at contemporary problems through the lens of history and culture.
  • Inspiration for action: An encouragement to question existing norms and values.


Umberto Eco, a world-famous writer, philosopher, and semiotician, touches on a wide range of topics in his essays - from literature and art to politics and society. His work is characterized by erudition, interdisciplinarity, and an extraordinary ability to combine theory with practice. "Inventing Enemies" is a perfect example of his intellectual genius, which allows us to better understand the mechanisms that govern today's world.


This book is a collection of various texts that connect the theme of the enemy as a social construction. Eco analyzes how nations and social groups invent enemies, attributing to them characteristics that arouse fear and revulsion in order to maintain power and control. The author refers to examples from history, literature, and culture to show how this mechanism works in practice. These essays are not only an analysis but also a warning about the dangers of manipulation and propaganda.


"Inventing Enemies" is a book that makes you think and question. Eco provokes us to ask questions about the nature of truth, the role of the media, and the responsibility of the individual in society. His essays are not only an analysis of the past but also a forecast of the future, in which the mechanisms of inventing enemies may be used in an even more sophisticated way. It is a read that allows us to become more aware citizens and better understand the world around us.


Reach for "Inventing Enemies" and discover the world of thought of Umberto Eco. Let yourself be inspired by his erudition, interdisciplinarity, and extraordinary ability to combine theory with practice. This book is not just a read, it is an intellectual journey that will change your perception of the world.


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ISBN9788375106664
AuthorUmberto Eco
Format15x23
Bindingbroszurowa
TypeKsiążki
Number of pages344
Edition1
Year of publication2012
PublisherRebis

Umberto Eco - Inventing Enemies - a collection of essays and reflections

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