The Czech-Brazilian philosopher Vilém Flusser (1920-1991) has been recognized as a decisive past master in the emergence of contemporary media theory and media archeology. His work engages and also rethinks several mythologies of modernity, devising new methodologies, experimental literary practices, and expanded hermeneutics that trouble traditional practices of literary/literate knowledge, shared experience, reception, and communication.
Working within an expanded concept of modernism, Flusser presciently noted the power inherent in algorithmic information apparatuses to reshape our fundamental conceptions of culture and history. In an increasingly technological world, Flusser's form of experimental theory-fiction pits philosophy against cybernetics as it forces the category of "the human" to confront the inhuman world of animals and machines.
The contributors to Understanding Flusser, Understanding Modernism engage with the multiplicity of Flusser's thought as they provide a general analysis of his work, engage in comparative readings with other philosophers, and offer expanded conceptualizations of modernism. The final section of the volume includes an extended glossary clarifying the playful terminology used by Flusser, which will be a valuable resource for experts and students alike.
| ISBN: | 9781501386367 |
| Publication date: | 27th July 2023 |
| Author: | Aaron Jaffe, Michael F Miller, Rodrigo Martini |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Academic an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 368 pages |
| Series: | Understanding Philosophy, Understanding Modernism |
| Genres: |
Literary theory Literary studies: c 1900 to c 2000 Literary studies: general |
The Czech-Brazilian philosopher Vilém Flusser (1920-1991) has been recognized as a decisive past master in the emergence of contemporary media theory and media archeology. His work engages and also rethinks several mythologies of modernity, devising new methodologies, experimental literary practices, and expanded hermeneutics that trouble traditional practices of literary/literate knowledge, shared experience, reception, and communication.
Understanding Flusser, Understanding Modernism features in the following genres: Literary theory, Literary studies: c 1900 to c 2000, Literary studies: general
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Understanding Flusser, Understanding Modernism was written by Aaron Jaffe, Michael F Miller, Rodrigo Martini and published by Bloomsbury Academic an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing (UK)
Understanding Flusser, Understanding Modernism has 368 pages
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