The book delves into the initial excitement surrounding the idea of a 'global village' and examines how this ideal has transformed over time. It proposes that by reinterpreting this concept through the works of Le Clézio, a more inclusive and improved global society can emerge, benefiting both humanity and the Cosmic Other. This interdisciplinary approach highlights the potential for redefining connections in a complex world.
Exploring the intersection of environmental philosophy and contemporary issues, this book examines how the COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped French environmental thought. It delves into themes such as sustainability, ecological justice, and the role of human behavior in environmental crises. Through a critical analysis of various thinkers and movements, the work highlights innovative ideas and practices emerging in response to the pandemic, advocating for a reimagined relationship between society and the environment in a post-COVID world.
The book delves into the serious implications of a post-truth society, where 'alternative facts' overshadow reality in the minds of many. It examines critical topics such as climate change denial, the anti-vaccination movement, the January 6th Insurrection, and the Russia-Ukraine War. By addressing the current 'infodemic,' the author highlights how misinformation shapes public perception and the consequences of living in a world where truth is increasingly subjective.
This interdisciplinary investigation explores the original euphoria related to the ambivalent concept of the `global village' and how this evaporated dream can perhaps be reappropriated and redefined to create a better global society for both the human and Cosmic Other through the lens of Le Clezio's fiction.