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Philosophy · 20 min

Animal Farm

By George Orwell

George Orwell's 'Animal Farm' is a timeless allegory. This episode explores how revolutionary ideals succumb to the pursuit of power, leading to new forms of oppression, the insidious manipulation of truth, and the critical importance of vigilance against tyranny.

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“George Orwell's 'Animal Farm' is a timeless allegory. This episode explores how revolutionary ideals succumb to the pursuit of power, leading to new forms of oppression, the insidious manipulation of truth, and the critical importance of vigilance against tyranny.”

— George Orwell, Animal Farm

What it is about

power corruption, allegory, totalitarianism

Who it is for

Best suited to listeners who want a clearer working understanding of power corruption, allegory, totalitarianism and better judgment in how they apply it.

The author

George Orwell brings a credible and useful lens to power corruption, allegory, totalitarianism, with enough subject command to make the book worth hearing.

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George Orwell

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