Rosa, Hartmut
The Uncontrollability of the World
- ISBN 13:
- 9781509543168
- author:
- Rosa, Hartmut
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Polity Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 140
- Dimensions:
- 22.2 x 13.4 x 1.2 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Sociology,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Uncontrollability of the World by Hartmut Rosa Our modern world is driven by a desire to make the world controllable. Yet, it is only when we encounter the uncontrollable that we truly experience the world. In this sense, a world that is fully known and planned would be a dead world. Our lives are played out on the border between what we can control and what lies outside our control. This tension between control and uncontrollability leads to frustration, anger, and despair, which can manifest in various ways. To truly encounter the world and feel alive, we must be open to the aspects that extend beyond our control. The outcome of this process is unpredictable, which is why moments of resonance are often accompanied by moments of uncontrollability. This book, the sequel to Rosa's work on social acceleration and resonance, explores this complex relationship between control and the uncontrollable. It will be of interest to students and scholars in sociology and the social sciences, as well as anyone concerned with understanding modern social life.
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