Berman, Marshall

The Politics of Authenticity

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ISBN 13:
9781844674404
author:
Berman, Marshall
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Verso
language:
English
Publication Year:
2009
Pages:
325
Dimensions:
20.8 x 13.8 x 2.8 cm
Genre:
Philosophy
Condition:
New
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£31.26

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The Politics of Authenticity: Radical Individualism and the Emergence of Modern Society by Marshall Berman In this thought-provoking exploration, Marshall Berman examines the historical context that gave rise to radical individualism in modern society. Focusing on 18th-century Paris, a pivotal moment in the development of a distinctly modern form of society, Berman reveals how the ideal of authenticity shaped the responses of individuals to their environment and fueled their aspirations for a new life. Berman delves into the ideas of influential thinkers such as Montesquieu and Rousseau, demonstrating how the concept of authenticity was fundamentally at odds with the bourgeois notion of self-interest. This nuanced analysis sheds light on the complex interplay between individual desire and societal expectations that defined this critical period in modern history. By examining the tensions between these two ideologies, Berman provides a rich understanding of the emergence of radical individualism as a driving force behind modern society.

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