Williams, James

The Egalitarian Sublime: A Process Philosophy

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ISBN 13:: 9781474439121
author:: Williams, James
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY PRESS
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2021
Pages:: 208
Dimensions:: 23.4 x 15.6 x 1.1 centimetres (0
Genre:: Nonfiction, Philosophy, Aesthetics,
Condition:: New
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The concept of the sublime has long been associated with ideas of excellence and perfection. However, James Williams argues that this notion can often lead to inequality and exploitation.

Through a critical examination of the history of the sublime, Williams reveals how it has consistently resulted in unequal distribution of value. He challenges traditional notions of the sublime, which have been refined by prominent thinkers such as Burke, Kant, Nietzsche, Schopenhauer, and Zizek.

In contrast to these ideas, Williams proposes a new understanding of the sublime: one that is multiple, self-destructive, and temporary, and which rejects the notion of a single, highest value to be shared by all. This alternative perspective offers a fresh approach to understanding the complex relationships between power, inequality, and human experience.

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