Eagleton, Terry

Culture

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ISBN 13:
9780300270617
author:
Eagleton, Terry
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Yale University Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2023
Pages:
192
Dimensions:
1.7 x 13.2 x 13.2 centimetres (0
Genre:
History, Modern, General,
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£12.86

Description

Terry Eagleton's Culture offers a profound exploration of what it means to be human. By examining how culture has evolved over the last two centuries, Eagleton sheds light on its role in our lives and its complex relationship with power and ideology. From art and literature to philosophy and anthropology, this book provides a comprehensive overview of culture, tracing its development from a rarefied sphere to a ubiquitous force shaping our daily practices. Eagleton critiques the ways in which culture has been co-opted by capitalism, highlighting the need for a more nuanced understanding of its potential to enrich and transform social life. In Culture, Eagleton argues that culture is not just a product of high art or intellectual discourse, but a vital means of cultivating and enriching our lives. This thought-provoking book invites readers to reconsider their assumptions about culture's value and significance in the modern world.

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