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Tzvetan Todorov

Tzvetan Todorov Books

Philosopher

Tzvetan Todorov was a Bulgarian-French philosopher, literary theorist, and cultural critic. Born on March 1, 1939, in Sofia, Bulgaria, he passed away on February 7, 2017. Todorov is renowned for his work in semiotics, structuralism, and narratology, which have had a profound impact on literature, culture, and communication studies.

In Defence of the Enlightenment

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Literatura y significación

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“It seems that, once introduced into public life, evil easily perpetuates itself, whereas good is always difficult, rare, and fragile. And yet possible.”

Evil History Good

Book:The Fragility of Goodness: Why Bulgaria's Jews Survived the Holocaust

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“Toutes les opinions ne se valent pas, et il ne faut pas confondre l'éloquence d'une parole avec la justesse d'une pensée.”

Truth Form Content Mass Opinion

Book:In Defence of the Enlightenment

Source: In Defence of the Enlightenment

“Hay formas de comportarse con dignidad moral incluso en circunstancias extremas”

Filosofía Cultura

Book:Literatura y significación

Source: Literatura y significación

“We should not be simply fighting evil in the name of good, but struggling against the certainties of people who claim always to know where good and evil are to be found.”

People Knows Should Fighting Evil Found Names Struggle Claims Certainty Good And Evil Fighting Evil

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“People who believe themselves to be the incarnation of good have a distorted view of the world.”

People World Believe Views Incarnation

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“For evil to take place, the acts of a few people are not sufficient; the great majority also has to remain indifferent. That is something of which we are all quite capable.”

People Evil Capable Majority Sufficient Indifferent

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About the Author

Born: March 1, 1939
Died: February 7, 2017
Known for: Philosopher
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