Moral Relativism and Totalitarianism - Deepstash

Moral Relativism and Totalitarianism

Through the character of Rubashov, a former revolutionary, the novel critiques totalitarian regimes, showing how they manipulate truth and morality to justify their actions. This highlights the dangers of absolute power.

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"A former revolutionary grapples with his conscience and the betrayal of his ideals while facing the ruthless machinery of a totalitarian regime."

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