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Hard to Be a God

rus. Трудно быть богом · 1964
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Main Ideas

  • An anthropological experiment exploring human behavior in a medieval society
  • The conflict between the observer's duties and the desire to intervene in the actions of the planet's inhabitants
  • The problem of moral choice and ethical dilemmas in extreme conditions
  • Critique of totalitarianism and the absolutism of power
  • Exploration of the influence of power and ideology on the development and suppression of individuality and culture
Hard to Be a God
Date of publication: 28 May 2024
Last updated: 13 July 2024
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Hard to Be a God
Original titlerus. Трудно быть богом · 1964