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The Roads to Freedom trilogy by Jean-Paul Sartre
The Roads to Freedom trilogy consists of three books: “The Age of Reason,” “The Reprieve,” and “Troubled Sleep (Iron in the Soul). The Roads to Freedom trilogy is considered a masterpiece of existentialism. The series takes place during periods that lead up to WWII. Mathieu, a Parisian teacher, grapples with his mortality and an overwhelming Continue reading
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Why Nations Fail by Daron Acemoglu and James A Robinson
Why Nations Fail is a book that explains the reasons behind the nation’s economic and political success and failure. The authors argue that some nations are prosperous, and others are poor mainly because of their political and economic institutions. Nations with inclusive institutions create an environment where people can freely participate in economic and political Continue reading
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Sapiens by Noel Harari
Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari is a must-read book for anyone interested in history, anthropology, or philosophy. Mr.Harari takes readers on a captivating journey through the history of our species, from the emergence of Homo Sapiens in Africa to the present day. Mr. Harari’s skills in combining anthropology, biology, history, Continue reading
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Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451 is an excellent dystopian novel. The story rolls around Guy Montag, who evolves into an avid book reader from a book-burning fireman. His transformation starts with his encounter with his neighbor Clarisse, a young girl with high spirits. Upon her question, ” Are you happy?” at first, he claims to be Continue reading
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