The Transparent Society - Couverture souple

Vattimo, Gianni

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0801845289 ISBN 13 : 9780801845284

Editeur : Johns Hopkins Univ Pr, 1992

Synopsis

Book by Vattimo Gianni

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

In The Transparent Society Vattimo develops his own distinctive views on postmodernism and its philosophical and cultural relevance.

Vattimo argues that the post–modern condition is linked to the development of the mass media and the diffusion of systems of communication. However, he disputes the belief that this development will produce a more enlightened, self–conscious and ′transparent′ society, maintaining instead that it leads to a diversity of viewpoints which render societies more complex, even chaotic.

Vattimo suggests that aesthetics provides vital insight into the post–modern condition, and argues that the function of art is not to reinforce eternal truths concerning the human condition, but to provide an experience of dislocation and of ′shock′. The multiplication of perspectives on the world disorientates us and removes the certainties we gain from our local culture. Instead, Vattimo argues, we learn the art of living in a world characterized by ambiguity and flux.

Revue de presse :

′Enjoyable to read and deeply provocative.′ Radical Philosophy

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Johns Hopkins Univ Pr
• Date d'édition: 1992
• ISBN 10: 0801845289
• ISBN 13: 9780801845284
• Reliure: Broché