Moi, Toril
Revolution of the Ordinary
- ISBN 13:
- 9780226464442
- author:
- Moi, Toril
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of Chicago Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 22.61 x 15.24 x 1.78 centimetres
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Philosophy, Criticism,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
This book offers a radically original approach to literary studies, drawing on the philosophy of ordinary language. Toril Moi explores how this tradition, developed by Wittgenstein and others, can be used to transform our understanding of literature.
Moi argues that ordinary language philosophy has the power to reveal connections between words and the world, challenge traditional notions of literature, and teach us how to learn from a text. She contrasts this approach with dominant strands of thought in linguistics, highlighting its originality and potential for creative use.
By rethinking our relationship with texts, Moi proposes an innovative view of reading as an act of acknowledgment. This book will appeal to anyone interested in the philosophical significance of language and literature, making it a valuable resource for scholars and readers alike.
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