A dynamic contemporary examination of universalism
Gathering a selection of essays by influential theorist Boris Groys, Towards a New Universalism articulates his sustained engagement with the problem of universality under contemporary conditions shaped by globalization, institutional fragmentation, and digital mediation. Rather than defending classical universalism or abandoning it in favor of cultural particularism, Groys approaches universality as something produced within shared historical, institutional, and technological frameworks.
These essays address topics spanning from identity politics to migration, museums, media, and artificial intelligence, examining how universal claims make their way into social and cultural contexts. Distinct from recent philosophical treatments of universalism, Towards a New Universalism situates the question within aesthetics, media theory, and institutional critique, offering an indispensable collection for anyone interested in the intersections of politics and art.
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| ISBN: | 9781517922597 |
| Publication date: | 13th October 2026 |
| Author: | Boris Groys |
| Publisher: | e-flux classics an imprint of University Of Minnesota Press |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 200 pages |
| Series: | E-Flux |
| Genres: |
Theory of art Media studies Social and political philosophy Philosophy |
A dynamic contemporary examination of universalismGathering a selection of essays by influential theorist Boris Groys, Towards a New Universalism articulates his sustained engagement with the problem of universality under contemporary conditions shaped by globalization, institutional fragmentation, and digital mediation. Rather than defending classical universalism or abandoning it in favor of cultural particularism, Groys approaches universality as something produced within shared historical, institutional, and technological frameworks.These essays address topics spanning from identity politics to migration, museums, media, and artificial intelligence, examining how universal claims make their way into social and cultural contexts.
Towards a New Universalism features in the following genres: Theory of art, Media studies, Social and political philosophy, Philosophy
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Towards a New Universalism was written by Boris Groys and published by e-flux classics an imprint of University Of Minnesota Press
Towards a New Universalism has 200 pages
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