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Introduction to Antiphilosophy
Boris Groys
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Philosophy is traditionally understood as the search for universal truths, and philosophers are supposed to transmit those truths beyond the limits of their own culture. But, today, we have become sceptical about the ability of an individual philosopher to engage in 'universal thinking', so philosophy seems to capitulate in the face of cultural relativism.
In Introduction to Antiphilosophy, Boris Groys argues that modern 'antiphilosophy' does not pursue the universality of thought as its goal but proposes in its place the universality of life, material forces, social practices, passions, and experiences - angst, vitality, ecstasy, the gift, revolution, laughter or 'profane ... Read more
Philosophy is traditionally understood as the search for universal truths, and philosophers are supposed to transmit those truths beyond the limits of their own culture. But, today, we have become sceptical about the ability of an individual philosopher to engage in 'universal thinking', so philosophy seems to capitulate in the face of cultural relativism.
In Introduction to Antiphilosophy, Boris Groys argues that modern 'antiphilosophy' does not pursue the universality of thought as its goal but proposes in its place the universality of life, material forces, social practices, passions, and experiences - angst, vitality, ecstasy, the gift, revolution, laughter or 'profane ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Verso Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
304
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
Number of Pages
272
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781844677566
SKU
V9781844677566
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99-1
About Boris Groys
Boris Groys is Professor of Aesthetics, Art History and Media Theory at the Center for Art and Media Technology in Karlsruhe and, since 2005, the Global Distinguished Professor in the Faculty of Arts and Science, NYU. He has published numerous books, including On the New, Introduction to Antiphilosophy, The Total Art of Stalinism, and In the Flow.
Reviews for Introduction to Antiphilosophy
Electrifying.
Stuart Kelly
Guardian
Displays Groys's unique ability to convey an unusual perspective through an elegant and casual style.
Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung
Offers the reader many enlightening ideas, insights and original observations, which Groys produces in an almost mischievous fashion, but always with the critical intention of demonstrating failings of argument and logical inconsistencies in ... Read more
Stuart Kelly
Guardian
Displays Groys's unique ability to convey an unusual perspective through an elegant and casual style.
Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung
Offers the reader many enlightening ideas, insights and original observations, which Groys produces in an almost mischievous fashion, but always with the critical intention of demonstrating failings of argument and logical inconsistencies in ... Read more