Martha Nussbaum argues opera can heal Western societies
Philosopher Martha Nussbaum, 79, contends that opera offers a remedy for Western societies plagued by nastiness, brutishness, and narcissism. She specifically advocates for more individuals like Cherubino, the cross-dressing boy from Mozart's "The Marriage of Figaro," as counterpoints to figures such as Putin, Hegseth, Trump, and Tate. The argument was reported by The Telegraph (UK) via MSN.
Key facts
- Martha Nussbaum is 79 years old.
- Nussbaum believes opera can fix Western societies.
- She describes Western societies as nasty, brutish, and narcissistic.
- She cites Cherubino from Mozart's 'The Marriage of Figaro' as a positive model.
- She contrasts Cherubino with Putin, Hegseth, Trump, and Tate.
- The source is The Telegraph (UK) via MSN.
Entities
Artists
- Martha Nussbaum
- Cherubino
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Institutions
- The Telegraph
- MSN