Sloterdijk, Peter
Globes: Macrospherology Volume II: Spheres (Semiotext(e) / Foreign Agents)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781584351603
- author:
- Sloterdijk, Peter
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- MIT Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 1048
- Dimensions:
- 15.2 x 4.3 x 22.9 cm
- Genre:
- Society, Politics & Philosophy, Government & Politics, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Peter Sloterdijk's second volume in his Spheres trilogy offers a profound exploration of globalization and its philosophical foundations. The author examines how our understanding of the world has evolved over time, from the ancient Greeks' representation of the orb to the modern concept of the globe. He argues that previous accounts of globalization have been limited by their focus on individual spheres, rather than considering the broader morphological models of the orb and the globe. Through a detailed analysis of historical events, including the discovery of America and the first circumnavigations of the earth, Sloterdijk reveals the true story of globalization. This book provides a nuanced understanding of the complex forces shaping our world today.
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