It's sad to lose such a great thinker. For those who haven't read anything by Eco but want something more digestible on a Friday evening than a novel, I highly

It's sad to lose such a great thinker. For those who haven't read anything by Eco but want something more digestible on a Friday evening than a novel, I highly recommend his essay Ur-Fascism. Eco was brilliant and had a clear-eyed view on the lasting impact of the Middle Ages into today... and it's pretty clear how growing up in a fascist society impacted his views. http://www.pegc.us/archive/Articles/eco_ur-fascism.pdf http://www.pegc.us/archive/Articles/eco_ur-fascism.pdf His reflections on fascism remain as important as ever.