James D. Williams
Lyotard: Towards a Postmodern Philosophy
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This authoritative introduction tracks the development of Lyotard's thought from his early writings on the libidinal economy to his more recent work on the postmodern condition. Jean-Francois Lyotard is one of the most influential thinkers in Europe today. He has been a leading participant in recent debates about postmodernism and the decline of Marxism, and he has made important contributions to ethics, aesthetics and political philosophy.The book argues that despite the wide-ranging character of Lyotard's writings, they share a longstanding concern to develop a new theory of political action. It interprets Lyotard's productive use of avant-…
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This authoritative introduction tracks the development of Lyotard's thought from his early writings on the libidinal economy to his more recent work on the postmodern condition. Jean-Francois Lyotard is one of the most influential thinkers in Europe today. He has been a leading participant in recent debates about postmodernism and the decline of Marxism, and he has made important contributions to ethics, aesthetics and political philosophy.The book argues that despite the wide-ranging character of Lyotard's writings, they share a longstanding concern to develop a new theory of political action. It interprets Lyotard's productive use of avant-garde art and the aesthetics of the sublime within this context. The main criticisms of Lyotard's work are outlined and assessed in the final chapters.This challenging but accessible book will be welcomed by readers in continental philosophy, literary theory, and the humanities overall.
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Produktdetails
- ISBN: 978-0-7456-1100-6
- EAN: 9780745611006
- Produktnummer: 1516935
- Verlag: Polity Pr
- Sprache: Englisch
- Erscheinungsjahr: 1998
- Seitenangabe: 160 S.
- Masse: H23.0 cm x B15.3 cm x D1.2 cm 240 g
- Gewicht: 240
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