Harman, Graham

Weird Realism: Lovecraft and Philosophy

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ISBN 13:: 9781780992525
author:: Harman, Graham
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Zero Books
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2012
Pages:: 277
Dimensions:: 14 x 1.8 x 21.6 cm
Genre:: Society, Politics & Philosophy, Philosophy, ,
Condition:: New
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Weird Realism: Lovecraft and Philosophy by Graham Harman explores the philosophical concepts underlying H.P. Lovecraft's work, revealing a new and powerful form of realism that can free continental philosophy from its current limitations. Graham Harman examines the key ideas in Lovecraft's fiction, drawing on figures such as Cthulhu, Wilbur Whately, and Brown Jenkin to create a new philosophical mythology. By reimagining familiar concepts in a Lovecraftian context, Harman develops a fresh perspective on reality that challenges traditional notions of philosophy. This book offers a unique and thought-provoking exploration of the intersection of horror, science fiction, and philosophy, making it an interesting choice for readers interested in speculative realism and its applications.

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