Divine Wrath

Genius. Say this word out loud; Although it was used for the first time in history by the Roman ancient writer Plautus two thousand years ago, it still sounds powerful and attractive today. The power to create. The divine power that grasps the secrets of the universe. The power to destroy. Genius, with its manifestations of madness and eccentricity, sexual prowess and various possibilities, maintains its mysterious power for those who are attributed superhuman abilities and divine powers. Genius grants its possessors privileged access to the secret affairs of the world. Genius connects us to the last divine remnant.

In this book, renowned historian Darrin M. McMahon traces the concept of genius from ancient times. It shows that this concept has been used throughout the centuries to explain many religious characters such as prophets, apostles, saints and magicians, as well as the miraculous creativity of artists such as Leonardo and Michelangelo, the terrifying destructiveness of leaders such as Napoleon and Hitler, and the extraordinary intelligence and understanding of scientists such as Einstein and Newton. Although the concept of genius generally challenges the concept of universal human equality and exalts geniuses to whom it attributes divine powers, today we witness that genius is cheapened and tried to be brought down to earth.

However, McMahon does not hesitate to say that genius is also a part of social formation and always serves those who build that formation. After determining that even if they are an Einstein or a Hitler, they are also the product of a studied perception, he asks: So, why do we need to create such models of genius? The first comprehensive history of this elusive concept, Divine Wrath follows genius and prodigies through the ages and shows us how genius is a powerful force today, reflecting modern needs, hopes, and fears.
(From the Promotional Bulletin)



Number of Pages: 400

Year of Printing: 2015


Language: Turkish
Publisher: Details Publications

First Printing Year: 2015

Number of Pages: 400

Language Turkish