by John Ralston Saul · Editorial Anagrama · tapa dura · ISBN 9788433905451
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In 'The Unconscious Civilization', John Ralston Saul analyzes the lack of critical perspective in today's society, where the overabundance of fragmented information prevents us from understanding local and global reality. From a humanistic stance influenced by Socrates, Saul examines the glorification of liberal capitalism and its impact on citizen passivity. He argues that reducing government to a mere fiscal police force is a dangerous step backward, urging us to recover a philosophical concern centered on the human being to strengthen democracy.
John Ralston Saul is a Canadian writer, political philosopher, and public intellectual. Saul is most widely known for his writings on the nature of individualism, citizenship and the public good; the failures of manager-led societies; the confusion between leadership and managerialism; military strategy, in particular irregular warfare; the role of freedom of speech and culture; and critiques of the prevailing economic paradigm. He is a champion of freedom of expression and was the International President of PEN International, an association of writers. Saul is the co-founder and co-chair of the Institute for Canadian Citizenship, a national charity promoting the inclusion of new citizens. He is also the co-founder and co-chair of 6 Degrees, the global forum for inclusion. Saul is also the husband to the former governor general Adrienne Clarkson, making him the Viceregal consort of Canada during most of her service (1999–2005).
