Description
In this major study, now available in paperback, Lyotard develops his analysis of the phenomenon of postmodernity, and examines the philosophy of Kant, Heidegger, Adorno and Derrida. Lyotard claims that it is the task of literature, philosophy and the arts to bear witness to and explain the links between modernity, progress and humanity, and the difficult transition to postmodernity.
About the Author
Jean- Francois Lyotard was considered to be one of the architects of postmodernity and is the author of many books published in both French and English.
Reviews
'Challenging and controversial, The Inhuman will be among the more widely discussed books of the decade.' Mark Poster, University of California, Irvine
Book Information
ISBN 9780745612386
Author Jean-Francois Lyotard
Format Paperback
Page Count 224
Imprint Polity Press
Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Weight(grams) 312g
Dimensions(mm) 228mm * 154mm * 18mm
About the Author
Jean- Francois Lyotard was considered to be one of the architects of postmodernity and is the author of many books published in both French and English.
Reviews
'Challenging and controversial, The Inhuman will be among the more widely discussed books of the decade.' Mark Poster, University of California, Irvine
'The Inhuman offers an interesting discussion of postmodernity, the concept which has made Lyotard's reputation in the English speaking world.' Sociology
Book Information
ISBN 9780745612386
Author Jean-Francois Lyotard
Format Paperback
Page Count 224
Imprint Polity Press
Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Weight(grams) 312g
Dimensions(mm) 228mm * 154mm * 18mm
