Italian Umberto Eco, a practical philosopher and author, is famous for his 1980 debut novel and one of the best-selling books ever published, with international awards and accolades, “The Name of the Rose,” a historical murder mystery set in an Italian monastery in the year 1327, and an intellectual enigma fusing literary theory, biblical interpretation, semiotics in fiction, and medieval studies. [Semiotics is the study of signs and symbols and their use or interpretation.]
In this novel, Eco also examines the perilous effects of knowledge that is kept secret as well as the institutional weakness of regimes that are based on dishonesty and corruption. It has a quotation that emphasizes the transformational potential of indisputable truths: “It’s because truth is absolute that governments fall by means of truth.” Through it, Eco suggests that an unwavering commitment to the truth may disclose the weaknesses of repressive regimes and help to topple them.
The phrase casts doubt on governments’ tendency to project an air of invincibility by portraying truth as an unstoppable force. Furthermore, it implies that society constructed upon lies and propaganda are destined to collapse in the face of overwhelming reality and truth.
A tip from Umberto Eco – Worldwide governments should understand that the art of lying will expire someday
Italian Umberto Eco, a practical philosopher and author, is famous for his 1980 debut novel and one of the best-selling books ever published, with international awards and accolades, “The Name of the Rose,” a historical murder mystery set in an Italian monastery in the year 1327, and an intellectual enigma fusing literary theory, biblical interpretation, semiotics in fiction, and medieval studies. [Semiotics is the study of signs and symbols and their use or interpretation.]
In this novel, Eco also examines the perilous effects of knowledge that is kept secret as well as the institutional weakness of regimes that are based on dishonesty and corruption. It has a quotation that emphasizes the transformational potential of indisputable truths: “It’s because truth is absolute that governments fall by means of truth.” Through it, Eco suggests that an unwavering commitment to the truth may disclose the weaknesses of repressive regimes and help to topple them.
The phrase casts doubt on governments’ tendency to project an air of invincibility by portraying truth as an unstoppable force. Furthermore, it implies that society constructed upon lies and propaganda are destined to collapse in the face of overwhelming reality and truth.
Dear PL, did you take note?