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Explore the profound reflections on freedom and anxiety in this captivating book by Peter Sloterdijk. In 'On Freedom: A Genealogy of the Concept,' Sloterdijk takes readers on an intellectual journey tracing the evolution of freedom from Ancient Greece to the contemporary era. This essential read offers a unique lens on the interplay between political communities, societal stress, and the quest for genuine liberty. Delving into Rousseau's 'Reveries of a Solitary Walker,' the author illustrates how modern subjects strive for a life unencumbered by worldly concerns. This book is not just a philosophical discourse; it’s an exploration of what true freedom means today and how our understanding shapes the lives we lead. Ideal for students and scholars of philosophy, humanities, and critical theory, this brand new text engages with crucial themes in contemporary philosophy. With 80 insightful pages published by John Wiley & Sons, this work is a must-have for anyone seeking to comprehend the foundations of freedom in our times. Discover the intricate connections between anxiety and political identity, and enjoy free shipping with an anticipated delivery time of up to 6 weeks. Please note that once your order is placed, it cannot be canceled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780745699295
Year: 2015
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 80
Description:
In this short book Peter Sloterdijk offers a genealogy of the concept of freedom from Ancient Greece to the present day. This genealogy is part of a broader theory of the large political body, according to which Sloterdijk argues that political communities arise in response to a form of anxiety or stress. Through a highly original reading of Rousseau s late Reveries of a Solitary Walker, Sloterdijk shows that, for Rousseau, the modern subject emerges as a subject free of all stress, unburdened by the cares of the world. Most of modern philosophy, and above all German Idealism, is an attempt to reign back Rousseau s useless and anarchical subject and anchor it in the cares of the world, in the task of having to produce both the world and itself. In the light of this highly original account, Sloterdijk develops his own distinctive account of freedom, where freedom is conceptualized as the availability for the improbable.
This important text, in which Sloterdijk develops his account of freedom and the modern subject, will be of great interest to students and scholars in philosophy and the humanities and to anyone interested in contemporary philosophy and critical theory.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780745699295
Year: 2015
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 80
Description:
In this short book Peter Sloterdijk offers a genealogy of the concept of freedom from Ancient Greece to the present day. This genealogy is part of a broader theory of the large political body, according to which Sloterdijk argues that political communities arise in response to a form of anxiety or stress. Through a highly original reading of Rousseau s late Reveries of a Solitary Walker, Sloterdijk shows that, for Rousseau, the modern subject emerges as a subject free of all stress, unburdened by the cares of the world. Most of modern philosophy, and above all German Idealism, is an attempt to reign back Rousseau s useless and anarchical subject and anchor it in the cares of the world, in the task of having to produce both the world and itself. In the light of this highly original account, Sloterdijk develops his own distinctive account of freedom, where freedom is conceptualized as the availability for the improbable.
This important text, in which Sloterdijk develops his account of freedom and the modern subject, will be of great interest to students and scholars in philosophy and the humanities and to anyone interested in contemporary philosophy and critical theory.