Critical theory and feeling

The affective politics of the early Frankfurt School

Autori

• Simon Mussell

Parametri

• 168 pagine
• 6 ore di lettura

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

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Focusing on the significance of affect and emotion, the book delves into the early Frankfurt School's theories. It explores various concepts such as melancholia, hope, and mimesis, arguing for a contemporary interpretation of critical theory that incorporates a nuanced understanding of these emotional dimensions. The author highlights how feelings shape social and philosophical discourse, emphasizing the necessity of integrating affect into modern critical analysis.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2017

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