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Category: Classic Books

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What Makes Huxley’s “Island” a Utopia?

Posted on March 28, 2024March 28, 2024 by Zack

Oh, Utopias. In them, it really can be all sunshine and rainbows. In the case of Aldous Huxley’s utopian novel Island, sunshine and rainbows are likely, given the fact that it takes place on a fictional Pacific island (in the 1960s). But sunshine and rainbows are less important to this utopia than culture and policy….

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Questions Raised by Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World

Posted on February 2, 2024February 2, 2024 by Zack

The government of Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World has a simple motto: “community, identity, stability.” The motto sounds harmless and maybe even ideal. But, to put it lightly, the actions taken by the state in this novel are less than ideal. This book, written in 1932, provides not only an entertaining read but also plenty…

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3 Laws of Power That Will Make You Less Naive

Posted on December 12, 2023December 12, 2023 by Zack

The 48 Laws of Power from Robert Greene is a classic and bestselling book. But it’s also a little polarizing. For some, it is a necessary read for young people or anyone struggling to understand power. For others, it’s a manual for power-hungry sociopaths. In fact, because of concerns that this book could give dangerous…

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