Critical Review of Jean-Marie Brohm's Philosophical Collection on Language and Thought
The literary criticism section of Le Monde features brief reviews of notable publications, including Jean-Marie Brohm's philosophical collection 'Le Langage asservi et la pensée idolâtre.' Brohm, a sociologist, argues that language and thought can become tools of oppression under authoritarian ideologies like Nazism, communism, and Islamism. He specifically criticizes Martin Heidegger as a pseudo-thinker, describing him as antisemitic and aligned with Nazi ideology. The work, published in the journal Prétentaine, continues longstanding debates about Heidegger's legacy. This critique appears in the seventh week of the year as part of a series covering various genres.
Key facts
- Jean-Marie Brohm's collection 'Le Langage asservi et la pensée idolâtre' critiques how language and thought can enable authoritarian ideologies.
- Brohm identifies Martin Heidegger as a key example of philosophical imposture, labeling him antisemitic and pro-Nazi.
- The work is published in the journal Prétentaine, which Brohm edits.
- The review is part of Le Monde's literary criticism section covering ten notable books in the seventh week of the year.
- Brohm's arguments draw on historical, linguistic, and philosophical research to challenge Heidegger's intellectual standing.
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Institutions
- Le Monde
- Prétentaine