“Venereal: From Venus, the goddess of love, this word refers to the reality of desire. With the rise of Protestantism and science, the word disease was tacked on in a revealing combination of categorization and moralizing. Which disease? The disease of love.”
Quote by John Ralston Saul
Work
The Doubter's Companion: A Dictionary of Aggressive Common Sense
This book serves as a guide for individuals seeking to question and analyze widely accepted ideas and concepts. It provides a wealth of entries that delve into various topics, fostering a spirit of inquiry and challenging readers to think critically about the world around them. more
Author
John Ralston Saul
John Ralston Saul is a Canadian author, political theorist, and public intellectual. He is known for his profound insights into democracy, civil society, and globalization. Saul's work covers a wide range of topics, including political philosophy, history, and cultural commentary. more
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