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6 - An Antidote to Fanaticism

from PART II - WHAT KIND OF VIRTUE IS MODERATION?

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  12 October 2023

Aurelian Craiutu
Aurelian Craiutu
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Indiana University
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This chapter comments on moderation as an antidote to fanaticism by drawing on the lessons of Eugene Ionesco’s famous play, Rhinoceros. It traces the transformation of the main character of the play into a real rhinoceros and warns against the possibility of fanaticism appearing in all aspects of modern life. Finally, it comments on humor as an antidote to fanaticism.

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fanaticismEugene IonescoRhinocerosBerengerJeanAmos Oz
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Why Not Moderation?
Letters to Young Radicals
 , pp. 64 - 72
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2023

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