Gianinazzi, Willy
Andre Gorz: A Life (The French List)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780857429889
- author:
- Gianinazzi, Willy
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Seagull Books London Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 440
- Dimensions:
- 3.8 x 15.9 x 15.9 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography, Literary, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
André Gorz: A Life This comprehensive biography offers a unique insight into the life and work of twentieth-century leftist philosopher André Gorz. Born Gerhart Hirsch, Gorz was a self-taught existentialist thinker who constantly revised his views on the world, breaking new theoretical ground in doing so. From his early days as a journalist to his influential work on political ecology and de-growth, Gorz's life was marked by intellectual curiosity and a commitment to challenging conventional thinking. This biography brings together key figures from Gorz's circle, including Sartre, de Beauvoir, Marcuse, Castro, and Illich, offering a rich portrait of a thinker who shaped the new Left in the 1960s and 1970s. Through his writings and personal narratives, Gorz remains a powerful guide for those seeking an alternative vision of society. This biography provides a nuanced understanding of his life and work, shedding light on a complex and fascinating figure whose ideas continue to resonate today.
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