by Georges Corm · Editions La Découverte · libro de bolsillo · ISBN 9782707144980
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In this incisive essay, Georges Corm analyzes the supposed millennial hostility between the East and the West, arguing that it is an "imaginary fracture" used to conceal geopolitical and economic interests. The author explores how, since the 19th century, clichés were constructed about a mystical and irrational East versus a rationalist and materialist West, perpetuating discourses that still influence contemporary politics.
Corm questions the "trompe-l'œil secularism" of Western modernity and criticizes how religious archetypes and racial theories have shaped the perception of civilizations. Through a critical analysis of events such as September 11 and globalization, the book invites readers to move beyond narcissistic political discourse and rethink international relations beyond historical prejudices.
