The Idea of Decline in Western History

Arthur Herman talked aboutThe Idea of Decline in Western History. The book focuses on the contributions of various 19th and 20th century thinkers, such as Nietzsche and Freud, in a broad survey of the literature of cultural decline.

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  • Linda Chavez President Center for Equal Opportunity
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The Idea of Decline in Western History

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Program ID:
79768-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Speech
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Mar 29, 1997 | 7:59pm EST | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Mar 30, 1997 | 4:57am EST | C-SPAN 2

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  • Mar 29, 1997 | 7:59pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Mar 29, 1997 | 11:00pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Mar 30, 1997 | 4:57am EST | C-SPAN 2
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