Enlightened Heart. The Autonomy of the Individual in a Totalitarian Society. How to Remain Human in Inhumane Conditions

In 1938, Bruno Bettelheim, then a budding psychoanalyst, was arrested by the Nazi authorities and sent to the Dachau concentration camp. There, he had to witness and experience monstrous things. Professional observations of himself and the other inmates helped him maintain his sanity and survive. Later, when Bettelheim became a renowned psychologist, these observations formed the basis of his publications on human behavior in extreme situations. 
This book summarizes both Bettelheim's camp experience and his years of reflection on the interaction between the individual and society. The author accurately and candidly describes the mechanisms that turn an ordinary citizen into a victim of the system or a cog in the machine of destruction. 
But "Enlightened Heart" is also a book about the internal foundations that prevent a person from bowing their head before evil. And about why humanity, after experiencing yet another crisis, takes a new step forward every time. 
Who this book is for
For those interested in books about the inner strength of a person.
For those who wish to learn about the role of art in overcoming the horrors of war and gaining spiritual freedom. 
For everyone interested in the psychology of human relationships.