McGowan, Todd
Embracing Alienation: Why We Shouldn't Try to Find Ourselves
- ISBN 13:
- 9781915672223
- author:
- McGowan, Todd
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Repeater
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 206
- Dimensions:
- 19.4 x 13 x 0.8 centimetres (0.1
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Politics, History & Theory,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Embracing Alienation: Why We Shouldn't Try to Find Ourselves by Todd McGowan
This thought-provoking book challenges conventional views on alienation, arguing that it can be a catalyst for our emancipation rather than something to be overcome. By exploring the concept through various lenses, including philosophy and psychoanalysis, McGowan presents a compelling case for embracing alienation as an existential and political program.
Through a nuanced analysis of thinkers such as Descartes, Hegel, and Marx, as well as contemporary cultural phenomena like film and everyday life, McGowan reveals how alienation can liberate us from our circumstances. This book offers a fresh perspective on progress and its significance in our lives.
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