{"product_id":"habermas-and-literature-the-public-sphere-and-the-social-imaginary","title":"Habermas and Literature: The Public Sphere and the Social Imaginary","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eHabermas has not systematically articulated a literary-critical method as a component of communicative reason or post-metaphysical thinking, but Habermas and Literature argues that literature performs a key role in the formation of the modern social imaginary and develops a literary theory through detailed discussion of the theories advanced by Habermas, followed by synthetic and reconstructive argumentation. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\n                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 288 pages\u003cbr\u003e\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 01 July 2021\u003cbr\u003e\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc\u003cbr\u003e\n                          \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHabermas, a renowned philosopher, has delved into the realm of literature, exploring its cultural significance and the works themselves. However, he has not systematically formulated a literary-critical approach as a part of communicative reason or post-metaphysical thinking. Habermas and Literature seeks to bridge this gap by bringing Habermasian concepts and frameworks into dialogue with aesthetic and cultural theories within and beyond the Frankfurt School. At its core, the book asserts that Habermas' profound contribution to literary and cultural criticism lies in the concept of literary rationality and the recognition of literature's pivotal role in shaping the modern social imaginary.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHabermas and Literature explores the multifaceted nature of literary works, highlighting their dualistic nature. On the one hand, literary works engage in discursive interventions within the public sphere, addressing societal issues and challenging dominant ideologies. On the other hand, they serve as vehicles for personal integration and imaginative disclosures, allowing individuals to explore their inner selves and connect with deeper emotions. These two aspects of literature are contingent upon two modes of literary reception: critique and identification.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book delves into Habermas' theories, offering detailed discussions and synthetic and reconstructive arguments. It brings the framework of communicative reason into conversation with literary methods, aesthetic theories, and psychoanalytic categories. By engaging with debates surrounding aesthetic rationality, world disclosure, social imaginaries, post-secular society, and the utopian demand for happiness articulated by artworks, Habermas and Literature develops a comprehensive literary theory.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThroughout the book, the Habermasian position is critically reconstructed when necessary, drawing upon psychoanalytic and literary theories. It is tested against demanding fiction and popular works, providing a robust examination of the validity and applicability of Habermasian insights in the realm of literature.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHabermas and Literature offers a valuable contribution to the field of literary and cultural studies, providing a comprehensive exploration of Habermas' ideas and their application to the study of literature. By bridging the gap between philosophy and aesthetics, the book offers a fresh perspective on the role of literature in shaping our understanding of the world and our place within it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 550g\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 158 x 236 x 26 (mm)\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781501344053\n                            \n                          \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dr GeoffBoucher","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44094411014394,"sku":"9781501344053","price":107.1,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/15354604bc2554ecf6f1da00fb837b64.jpg?v=1632191411","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/habermas-and-literature-the-public-sphere-and-the-social-imaginary","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}