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Barbarism (Hardcover)
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Barbarism (Hardcover)
Series: Continuum Impacts
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This is the first English-language translation of Michel Henry's
compelling philosophical critique of capitalism, technology and
education. "Barbarism" represents a critique, from the perspective
of Michel Henry's unique philosophy of life, of the increasing
potential of science and technology to destroy the roots of culture
and the value of the individual human being. For Henry, barbarism
is the result of a devaluation of human life and culture that can
be traced back to the spread of quantification, the scientific
method and technology over all aspects of modern life. The book
develops a compelling critique of capitalism, technology and
education and provides a powerful insight into the political
implications of Henry's work. It also opens up a new dialogue with
other influential cultural critics, such as Marx, Heidegger and
Husserl. First published in French in 1987, "Barbarism" aroused
great interest as well as virulent criticism. Today the book
reveals what for Henry is a cruel reality: the tragic feeling of
powerlessness experienced by the cultured person. Above all he
argues for the importance of returning to philosophy in order to
analyse the root causes of barbarism in our world. "The Continuum
Impacts" are seminal works by the finest minds in contemporary
thought, including Adorno, Badiou, Derrida, Heidegger and Deleuze.
They are works of such power that they changed the philosophical
and cultural landscape when they were first published and continue
to resonate today. They represent landmark texts in the fields of
philosophy, popular culture, politics and theology.
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