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In Icarus Fallen: The Search for Meaning in an Uncertain World , Chantal Delsol

In the 20th century, Western humanity attempted to "fly to the sun" by pursuing grand utopian ideologies, including Marxist communism and the belief in inevitable, limitless progress. Delsol argues that these attempts to master existence and create a "perfect" society eventually failed, leading to a catastrophic "fall" back to earth. chantal del sol icarus fallenpdf

Delsol does not suggest a simple return to pre-modern religious structures, which she views as largely impossible. Instead, she calls for: Reclaiming the Tragic Sense of Life In Icarus Fallen: The Search for Meaning in

The Need for a New Anthropology: A critique of technocracy and the "sacralization of rights" that often masks a deeper fear of decision-making. Chantal Delsol In the 20th century