Book Details
Format
Hardcover
Pages
348
Language
English
Published
Jun 10, 2013
Publisher
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10
0199661782
ISBN-13
9780199661787
Description
Stephen Mulhall explores the complex interplay between individuality and negation in both philosophy and the arts through a collection of interrelated essays. Each piece delves into the nuances of selfhood, examining how the notion of individuality often emerges in opposition to external influences and societal structures.
The essays invite readers to reflect on the idea that our identities are not merely assertions of uniqueness but are shaped through a dynamic interplay of shadows and contrasts. Mulhall's insightful analysis offers a fresh perspective, encouraging a deeper understanding of how our sense of self is both constructed and deconstructed in various contexts.
The essays invite readers to reflect on the idea that our identities are not merely assertions of uniqueness but are shaped through a dynamic interplay of shadows and contrasts. Mulhall's insightful analysis offers a fresh perspective, encouraging a deeper understanding of how our sense of self is both constructed and deconstructed in various contexts.
Genres
Philosophy
