Trilling, L
Sincerity & Authenticity (Paper Only) (Charles Eliot Norton Lectures)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780674808614
- author:
- Trilling, L
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Harvard University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1972
- Pages:
- 200
- Genre:
- Historical & comparative linguistics
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Lionel Trilling's Sincerity and Authenticity is a profound exploration of the human search for self. Trilling examines five centuries of Western cultural history to reveal how our understanding of sincerity has evolved, from Shakespeare to the present day. The author argues that the pursuit of sincerity, often seen as a means to an end, has been replaced by the ideal of authenticity. This shift has led to a complex and often contradictory notion of selfhood, where genuine expression is both valued and negated. Trilling draws on a range of thinkers, from Rousseau to Freud, to illustrate this transformation. Through his analysis, Trilling sheds light on the tensions between social expectation and individual desire, revealing how our understanding of ourselves and others has become increasingly nuanced over time.
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