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  • The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self

  • Cultural Amnesia, Expressive Individualism, and the Road to Sexual Revolution
  • By: Carl R. Trueman
  • Narrated by: Carl R. Trueman, Rod Dreher
  • Length: 13 hrs and 36 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (41 ratings)

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By: Carl R. Trueman
Narrated by: Carl R. Trueman, Rod Dreher
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Modern culture is obsessed with identity.

Since the landmark Obergefell v. Hodges Supreme Court decision in 2015, sexual identity has dominated both public discourse and cultural trends — yet no historical phenomenon is its own cause. From Augustine to Marx, various views and perspectives have contributed to the modern understanding of the self.

In this timely audiobook, Carl Trueman analyzes the development of the sexual revolution as a symptom — rather than the cause — of the human search for identity. Trueman surveys the past, brings clarity to the present, and gives guidance for the future as Christians navigate the culture in humanity’s ever-changing quest for identity.

©2020 Carl R. Trueman (P)2020 Crossway

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Answered so so many of my questions…

I am so grateful for this contribution by Carl R Trueman to the cultural self and ‘how it travelled to be here in the 21st Century’. There was great value not only in the substance of content which demonstrated the author’s numerous disciplines but also his personal reading of the book as he expressed clearly what he wanted us to know and take away. Carl Trueman has answered many questions that I have asked over the years. I want to also encourage Professor Trueman in the following…an astute comment by a mentor of mine with which I heartily agree (but I also acknowledge this was not his stated intention in the volume). ”My only disappointment was that the accuracy of his assessment needs to be matched with an equally exceptional delineation of the gospel and how it meets the modern self. I certainly don’t think that any prescriptions outside of Christ are achieving much.” Thank you Carl Trueman.

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First Rate

Seminal work in understanding the culture forces currently in play. Thoughtful and insightful, combined with a deep understanding of history.

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insight (although a little complicated)

A interesting survey of key historical figures that has led to contemporary views on the individual, sexuality, and gender.

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Dense but great

It’s a book that is probably best read. However, if it’s the difference between doing it or not then it’s definitely worth listening too. Amazing context for all our current “cultural imaginary”.

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Excellent

very helpful and challenging in how to think about how we arrived where we are in the current zeitgeist

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Brilliant

Prophetic, well-written, balanced, and dispassionate. A brilliant book. And Trueman delivers the audiobook expertly.

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Universal must read

Incredible read. Needs to be part of every curriculum in high school, primary and university. Insightful and jaw dropping information, thought provoking and dissecting the current season of thinking. Please read the book twice maybe thrice

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