Han, ByungChul

Saving Beauty

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ISBN 13:: 9781509515103
author:: Han, ByungChul
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Polity Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2017
Pages:: 120
Dimensions:: 20.8 x 14 x 0.9 centimetres (0.1
Genre:: Nonfiction, Philosophy, Aesthetics,
Condition:: New
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£12.29

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Beauty is a paradox in our digital age. The cult of beauty has become ubiquitous, yet it has lost its transcendence, instead becoming an aspect of consumerism. Byung-Chul Han explores how beauty has been transformed, from its sublime and unsettling aspects to our preoccupation with sleek and smooth aesthetics. In this book, Han reclaims beauty, examining how it manifests itself as truth, temptation, and even disaster. He delves into the world of beauty, encompassing ethical and political considerations, as well as aesthetic theory. This wide-ranging exploration will appeal to those interested in cultural and aesthetic theory, philosophy, and digital media. Han's work offers a profound understanding of beauty in our contemporary world, inviting readers to reconsider its significance and impact.

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