Devouring One's Own Tail: Autopoiesis in Perspective

Drawing on continental philosophy, Devouring Ones Own Tail explores culture and society as a self-referential, self-sustaining, and self-creating system, addressing the philosophical concept of autopoiesis and its relations to creativity, destruction, and self-organization.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 324 pages
Publication date: 04 May 2023
Publisher: Karolinum,Nakladatelstvi Univerzity Karlovy,Czech Republic

Drawing on continental philosophy, Devouring Ones Own Tail delves into the intricate relationship between culture and society, resembling a captivating ouroboros. This thought-provoking book, inspired by Niklas Luhmanns theories on social systems, explores the concept of autopoiesis, or self-creation, as it pertains to society and culture. Spanning a wide range of disciplines, including philosophy, philology, aesthetics, linguistics, archaeology, and religious and media studies, the contributors present a comprehensive examination of humanity as self-referential, self-sustaining, and self-creating systems. Organized into four compelling sections, the book delves into the philosophical concept of autopoiesis and its profound connections to creativity, destruction, and self-organization. It also examines autopoiesis in literature and art history, religion, and historiography, cognitive linguistics, and social media. Whether delving into Hegels theory of knowledge or analyzing the viral spread of conspiracy theories on the internet, the authors remain focused on the ouroboros-like nature of their subjects, as they intricately feed off of themselves. This captivating exploration offers a fresh perspective on the complex dynamics that shape our world, shedding light on the interconnectedness and self-reflexive nature of our cultural and societal structures.

Dimension: 203 x 146 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9788024651316