Umjetnost gluparenja

The Art of Stupidity is an entertaining, yet deeply instructive work dedicated to one of the most enduring and influential phenomena in the history of mankind — human stupidity. With exceptional erudition and refined humor, the author analyzes how irrationality, superstition, delusions, and stubbornness have influenced the fates of individuals, as well as entire nations, rulers, scientists, and military leaders.

Tabori does not view human stupidity simply as a lack of intelligence, but as a dynamic that permeates all social classes and eras. Through a rich series of historical anecdotes, bizarre facts, and documents, the book covers topics such as the craze for gold and alchemy, absurd laws, bureaucratic nonsense, academic snobbery, false prophets, and unusual court cases. The author reveals how even the brightest minds have occasionally fallen victim to their own or collective illusions.

Written in a lucid and ironic style, The Art of Fooling Around stands as a timeless critique of human nature. The work reminds the reader that recognizing one's own and others' fallacies is the first step towards wisdom, making this book an extremely relevant read for all times.