The Persistence of Modernity
Download or Read eBook The Persistence of Modernity PDF written by Albrecht Wellmer and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2018-03-12 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Albrecht Wellmer |
| Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
| Total Pages | : 279 |
| Release | : 2018-03-12 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780745692357 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0745692354 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (57 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Persistence of Modernity by : Albrecht Wellmer
Book excerpt: In this timely new book Wellmer intervenes in the highly topical debates on modernity and post-modernity. Discussing the work of Adorno, Habermas, Peter Burger and Jean-François Lyotard, among others, he offers a penetrating analysis of the aesthetic, ethical and philosophical dimensions of the modern era. In opposition to those who view post-modernity as a sign of post-enlightenment, Wellmer makes a reasoned plea for a re-examination of the goals of emancipatory Enlightenment and explores its implications for the appreciation of modern art forms.
