Kierkegaard, Soren
The Present Age: On the Death of Rebellion
- ISBN 13:
- 9780062930859
- author:
- Kierkegaard, Soren
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Harper Perennial
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 128
- Dimensions:
- 18.1 x 11.4 x 0.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Media Studies,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Søren Kierkegaard's The Present Age On the Death of Rebellion is a thought-provoking essay that explores the impact of mass media on society. Written in 1846, this work remains remarkably relevant today, as Kierkegaard critiques the ways in which advertising and publicity can suppress revolutionary actions and thought. In The Present Age, Kierkegaard argues that a society dominated by mass media is one of inaction, where the constant stream of information can make it difficult to take meaningful action. This essay is a powerful analysis of the philosophical implications of a society that values information over knowledge, and its relevance to our modern world cannot be overstated. This reissue of The Present Age is a valuable addition to Harper Perennial's Resistance Library, offering insights into the dangers of unchecked media influence and the importance of critical thinking in the face of overwhelming information.
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