Bataille, Georges

The Accursed Share: v. 1 (Accursed Share)

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ISBN 13:
9780942299113
author:
Bataille, Georges
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Zone Books
language:
English
Publication Year:
1991
Pages:
200
Genre:
Sociology, Social Studies
Condition:
New
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£22.67

Description

The Accursed Share, Volume I by Georges Bataille In this seminal work, Georges Bataille explores the fundamental nature of civilization through his innovative economic theory. At its core lies the concept of the accursed share, the surplus energy that any system must expend in order to function. This expenditure is what truly defines a society, according to Bataille. Bataille examines various examples from around the world, including sacrifice among certain cultures and military conquests, to illustrate his theory of a "general economy" based on excess and exuberance. By challenging conventional economic models of scarcity and utility, The Accursed Share offers a radical new perspective on the relationship between economics and aesthetics, ethics and anthropology. This book will be of particular interest to those seeking to understand Bataille's philosophical work, as well as cultural theorists, anthropologists, and economists looking for a fresh approach to their field.

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