Alastair McEwen Libri

We are here to remember what happened and to declare solemnly that 'they' must never do it again. But who are 'they'? HOW TO SPOT A FASCIST is a selection of three thought-provoking essays on freedom and fascism, censorship and tolerance - including Eco's iconic essay 'Ur-Fascism', which lists the fourteen essential characteristics of fascism, and draws on his own personal experiences growing up in the shadow of Mussolini. Umberto Eco remains one of the greatest writers and cultural commentators of the last century. In these pertinent pieces, he warns against prejudice and abuses of power and proves a wise and insightful guide for our times. If we strive to learn from our collective history and come together in challenging times, we can hope for a peaceful and tolerant future. Freedom and liberation are never-ending tasks. Let this be our motto: 'Do not forget.'

'Turning Back the Clock' is a collection of essays by one of the leading intellectuals of our time. With his customary sharpness and wit, Eco explains the tragic steps backwards that have been taken since the end of the last millennium.

embracing the web of multi-culturalism that has become a fact of contemporary life from New York to New Delhi, Eco argues that we are more connected to people of othe traditions and customs than ever before, making tolerance the ultimate value in today's world.

In questo volume Eco raccoglie una serie di saggi (inediti o ampiamente rimaneggiati e quindi collegati in forma di capitoli) scritti in questi ultimi anni, che segnano un passaggio dalla riflessione semiotica a problemi fondamentali della filosofia di ogni tempo, da Aristotele a Heidegger. Vengono così discussi i problemi dell'essere, della verità, del falso, del riferimento, della realtà, dell'oggettività della conoscenza e della congettura. Seguono alcuni saggi di carattere storico o letterario, che vertono ugualmente sul concetto di verità storica, verità come fedeltà a un testo, differenze tra verità nel mondo reale e verità nei mondi della finzione narrativa.