Excellent article. The Benda book is well worth the read (even if his prose can get a bit obscure). Havel's essay, "The Power of the Powerless", is almost required reading for anyone who wants to understand the dynamics of ideologically formed culture.
Excellent article. The Benda book is well worth the read (even if his prose can get a bit obscure). Havel's essay, "The Power of the Powerless", is almost required reading for anyone who wants to understand the dynamics of ideologically formed culture.
Yo Adrian! Hope you're well. ;). And you're right: This is one of the archbishop's best pieces, and yes, the Benda book is excellent.