Umberto Eco on Enemies and Fear

„For the enemy to be recognized and feared, he has to be in your home or on your doorstep.“

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Umberto Eco was an Italian writer, philosopher, semiotician, and university professor.

Umberto Eco describes how proximity can shape the perception of and fear of an enemy.


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Umberto Eco (1932–2016) was a renowned Italian writer, philosopher, semiotician, and professor of semiotics. He is best known for his novel "The Name of the Rose" and his work on cultural and media theory.

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