Lions

Lions, a collection of thirty-two philosophical vignettes by Hans Blumenberg, explores the figure of the lion as a metaphor and anecdote, uniting his preoccupations with knowledge and literature. The book covers a wide range of topics, from Ecclesiastes to the New Testament Apocrypha, Dürer to Henri Rousseau, Aesop to Rilke, and Thomas Mann. It offers readers an introduction to Blumenberg's thought and is a valuable resource for those already familiar with his work and newcomers alike.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 104 pages
Publication date: 11 May 2021
Publisher: Seagull Books London Ltd

For the distinguished philosopher Hans Blumenberg, lions have been a lifelong obsession. Blumenberg's philosophical vignettes, translated by Kári Driscoll, are collected in the book Lions, revealing that the figure of the lion unites two of his other great preoccupations: metaphors and anecdotes as non-philosophical forms of knowledge.

Each of these short texts, sparkling with erudition and humor, is devoted to a peculiar leonine presence—or, in many cases, absence—in literature, art, philosophy, religion, and politics. From Ecclesiastes to the New Testament Apocrypha, Dürer to Henri Rousseau, Aesop and La Fontaine to Rilke and Thomas Mann, the extraordinary breadth of Blumenberg's knowledge and intellectual curiosity is on full display.

Lions offers much to readers, both those already familiar with Blumenberg'soeuvre and newcomers looking for an introduction to the thought of one of Germany's most important postwar philosophers. Blumenberg's insights into the nature of metaphor and anecdote, as well as his exploration of the leonine figure in various cultural and intellectual contexts, make this book a valuable contribution to the field of philosophy.

Weight: 152g
Dimension: 128 x 202 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780857428264