This book presents essays that address fundamental issues in social
and cultural theory by viewing them through the lens of aesthetic
theory. Drawing on the aesthetic theories of Theodor W. Adorno,
Gregory Bateson, Jean-Marie Guyau, Talcott Parsons and Georg
Simmel, it suggests a new take on basic sociological concepts and
methodologies. The chapters cover a wide range of topics, including
the sensuality of social action, social construction of unreality,
and The Rolling Stones’ enduring success as a reflection of our
society and culture. The book’s title Sociology in a New
Key refers to a classic work by Susanne K. Langer, whose
Philosophy in a New Key argued for a reorientation of modern
philosophical thought based on a thorough account of symbolism in
general and of the arts in particular. In this way, the basic ideas
and assumptions of the philosophical tradition are transposed to
new understandings and perspectives. After all, it was Georg Simmel
himself who claimed to have gained several of his general
theoretical insights “via the detour of reflections on the
essence of art.” The book will appeal to scholars and
students of the sociology of the arts and music, and to anyone
interested in the intersection of social theory and aesthetics.
General
Imprint: |
Springer Nature Switzerland AG
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Country of origin: |
Switzerland |
Release date: |
May 2023 |
Firstpublished: |
2022 |
Authors: |
Helmut Staubmann
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Dimensions: |
235 x 155mm (L x W) |
Pages: |
127 |
Edition: |
1st ed. 2022 |
ISBN-13: |
978-3-03-094924-2 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
3-03-094924-9 |
Barcode: |
9783030949242 |
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