Doris Lessing
Prisons We Choose to Live Inside
- ISBN 13:
- 9780006546283
- author:
- Doris Lessing
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Flamingo; New edition edition
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1994
- Pages:
- 96
- Dimensions:
- 19.4 x 12.6 x 1 cm
- Genre:
- Society, Politics & Philosophy, Social Sciences, Anthropology
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Doris Lessing's Prisons We Choose to Live Inside is a thought-provoking collection of lectures that address some of the most pressing questions facing us today. In this era marked by fear and uncertainty, it's easy to lose sight of reason and sanity in the face of brutality and stupidity. However, Lessing argues that it's precisely when things seem darkest that we must look for the forces of reason, sanity, and civilization. By questioning received opinion and fighting apathy, she stresses the importance of independent thought and critical examination of ideas. This published version of her lectures offers a powerful call to action, urging us to interrogate authority and challenge ignorance in order to defeat despotism. Through her insightful analysis, Lessing shows that only by engaging with our thoughts and ideas can we create positive change in ourselves and society.
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