Andrew S. Bowie è un professore di filosofia e letteratura tedesca il cui lavoro crea ponti tra gli ambiti della musica e del pensiero. La sua erudizione si addentra profondamente nella tradizione filosofica tedesca, illuminando pensatori chiave e i loro contributi a quella che è conosciuta come filosofia continentale nel mondo anglofono. Le analisi di Bowie, lodate per la loro profondità e conoscenza, svelano le intricate connessioni tra cognizione ed espressione artistica. Le sue indagini filosofiche sulla musica sono particolarmente riconosciute per le loro eccellenti e densamente argomentate intuizioni.
Introduction to German Philosophy is the only book in English to provide a comprehensive account of the key ideas and arguments of modern German philosophy from Kant to the present. * the first book in English to provide a comprehensive account of the key ideas and arguments of modern German philosophy from Kant to the present. schovat popis
Offering an account of the German philosophical tradition of thinking about art and the self, this text looks at recent historical research and contemporary arguments in philosophy and theory in the humanities following the path of German philosophy from Kant through Hegel to Nietzsche. schovat popis
Exploring the intersection of music and philosophy, Andrew Bowie challenges the notion that philosophy should solely provide answers about music. He examines influential philosophical perspectives on music from Kant to Adorno, arguing that music can illuminate critical philosophical questions regarding language, subjectivity, and ethics. By revealing the limitations of contemporary philosophical views on communication and meaning, Bowie positions music as a vital resource for philosophical inquiry, appealing to both philosophers and musicologists alike.
The Philosophy of German Literary Theory
The book delves into the evolution of literary theory, beginning with Romantic responses to Kant and progressing through German philosophical traditions. Andrew Bowie highlights the development of these ideas, culminating in Heidegger's perspectives on art and truth, as well as the contributions of Adorno, Benjamin, and the Frankfurt School's Critical Theory. It offers an insightful examination of how Romanticism influenced contemporary philosophical thought in literature.
`A very good idea, these Very Short Introductions, a new concept from OUP' Nicholas Lezard, Guardian --Book Jacket.
Traveling on a tandem bike serves as a revealing test of relationships, exposing the dynamics of love and hate between partners. This journey highlights the challenges and joys of collaboration, communication, and intimacy, as characters navigate both physical and emotional terrains. The narrative promises humor and insight into how shared experiences can either strengthen bonds or reveal underlying tensions, making it a compelling exploration of human connections.
Roland Kendall, unfamiliar with the television industry and a casual viewer at best, faces skepticism when invited by a friend to help revitalize a failing TV station. As he navigates this new environment, he must confront his doubts and learn the intricacies of a world he knows little about, ultimately discovering unexpected challenges and opportunities along the way.
This work serves as the first English introduction to Schelling, positioning him as a significant European philosopher. It comprehensively surveys his philosophical journey, dissecting key arguments and connecting them to contemporary thought, thereby illuminating Schelling's relevance in modern philosophical discourse.
Adorno was a German philosopher, and social and cultural theorist whose work is seen as increasingly relevant to understanding the pathologies of contemporary society. This book considers his life and work, from the philosophical tradition he worked from to his explorations of reason and social theory, and critical assessments of modern culture.