Philip Rieff Quotes

Philip Rieff (1922-2006) was an American cultural critic and sociologist known for his influential analysis of modern Western culture's transformation from religious to therapeutic worldview. His seminal work "The Triumph of the Therapeutic" (1966) established him as a prominent voice in cultural criticism. Rieff taught at several prestigious universities including the University of Chicago and contributed significantly to the understanding of secularization and moral authority in modern society.