Apropos of Something

A History of Irrelevance and Relevance

Autori

• Elisa Tamarkin

Parametri

• 440 pagine
• 16 ore di lettura

• Filosofia
• Libri di testo
• Libri di testo universitari
• Scienze sociali

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Elisa Tamarkin explores the cultural shift around 1800 that introduced the concept of "relevance," transforming how society perceives importance and interest. This historical analysis highlights the challenges of determining value amidst an overwhelming array of information, a dilemma faced by figures like Ralph Waldo Emerson and later pragmatists such as William James and John Dewey. The book delves into the impact of relevance on art, literature, and education, examining how seemingly mundane elements become significant in contemporary and historical contexts.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2022

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