What is modernity and should we overcome it? I believe this to be one of the most pressing philosophical questions of our time. It manifests itself in a plethora of other, so-called "smaller" and "more practical" questions, such as: Is there one correct culture (The Western Culture) or are all cultures equal? Should we transcend our natural physical form and live a life of pure rational thought, or should we make the body our only real dwelling place? etc. etc. Latour presents in this magnificent essay a very detailed map of the Modern, Post-Mod, Pre-Mod, Anti-Mod and lastly (Latour's preferred way of viewing the world) - the UnModern. The book is written in a style that's unique for what is essentially a hardcore philosophy book. Personally, I found it exceptionally easy to read, even though it took me two months of on and off reading. I think it's an essential philosophy book for our times and so I highly recommend it.