Conversations About the End of Time by Umberto Eco | Time, Apocalypse, Philosophy

Conversations About the End of Time is a compelling collection of dialogues featuring four of the world's most celebrated thinkers: Umberto Eco, Stephen Jay Gould, Jean-Claude Carrière, and Jean Delumeau. Together, they delve into humanity's enduring fascination with the concept of the end times, exploring themes from religious eschatology to scientific interpretations of time and existence. The book examines how different cultures and disciplines perceive the apocalypse, the cyclical versus linear nature of time, and the psychological impact of millennial anxieties. Through these rich conversations, readers gain insight into the diverse ways humans understand and cope with the idea of an ultimate end.

Key Topics Covered:

• Historical and cultural perspectives on apocalyptic beliefs

• Scientific discussions on time, extinction events, and the universe's fate

• Philosophical debates on the nature of time and existence

• Religious interpretations of the end times across various faiths

• The psychological effects of millennial and doomsday predictions

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