The Conventional Lies of Our Civilization (Classic Reprint)

Challenge assumptions about the big ideas behind society and power, and see how institutions shape belief and daily life.

This critical survey examines how religion, government, economics, and social norms influence our world. Though written long ago, it speaks to the enduring question of how much control the structures around us actually have over individual lives.

• Clear, provocative analysis of how public life is shaped by larger lies and shared myths.
• Accessible discussions of politics, economy, marriage, and media through a historical lens.
• Thoughtful arguments about freedom, responsibility, and the limits of state power.
• A distinctive voice that connects social critique with practical implications for readers.

Ideal for readers of philosophy, social criticism, and history who want a frank look at the forces that guide society and culture.

Text: English, German (translation)