"The Drowned and the Saved" is a philosophical work by Primo Levi, an Italian Jewish writer and Holocaust survivor. The book reflects on his experiences in the Auschwitz concentration camp and explores themes of memory, survival, and the moral implications of the Holocaust. Levi examines the psychological effects of extreme suffering and the complexities of human behavior in dire circumstances. In this text, Levi distinguishes between those who survived the Holocaust, referred to as the "saved," and those who perished, the "drowned." He delves into the reasons behind survival, the loss of identity, and the importance of bearing witness to history. The work serves as a poignant reminder of the atrocities of the Holocaust and the need for remembrance.