Written in 1903 by the Austrian prodigy Otto Weininger (who committed suicide at 23, shortly after publishing it), Sex and Character argues that every living being is a mixture of two ideal types: the “male” (active, rational, moral) and the “female” (passive, emotional, amoral). Weininger concludes that women and Jews lack true genius and soul, and that liberation for either is impossible.
A controversial masterpiece of early 20th-century philosophy/psychology – brilliant in parts, toxic in others. Essential only for those studying the history of misogyny, antisemitism, or sexual theory. oto vajninger pol i karakter knjiga pdf
Below is a balanced, critical review written as if for a reader interested in downloading or reading the PDF. Overall rating: ★★☆☆☆ (2.5/5 – historically important, but deeply flawed) Written in 1903 by the Austrian prodigy Otto