Foucault's Pendulum
it. Il pendolo di Foucault · 1988
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Main Ideas
- Critique of the human tendency to see hidden signs and conspiracies in random events
- Exploration of the intertwining of history, religion, magic, science, and philosophy through investigation
- Construction of an intellectual labyrinth where the boundaries between reality and fiction are blurred
- Reflections on the power of words and text in shaping historical consciousness and worldview
- Parody of conspiracy theories and critique of naive belief in them
- Contemplation of the concepts of chance and predestination in historical and personal events
Date of publication: 14 May 2024
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Genre: Contemporary Fiction
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