Taking Appearance Seriously The Dynamic Way Of Seeing In Goethe And European Thought Henri Bortoft
The history of Western metaphysics from Plato onwards is characterized by the dualism of being and appearance. What something truly is (its true existence) is considered to be hidden behind the "mere...
The history of Western metaphysics from Plato onwards is characterized by the dualism of being and appearance. What something truly is (its true existence) is considered to be hidden behind the "mere appearances" through which it manifests. Twentieth-century European thinkers radically overturned this way of thinking. "Appearance" began to be taken...
The history of Western metaphysics from Plato onwards is characterized by the dualism of being and appearance. What something truly is (its true existence) is considered to be hidden behind the "mere appearances" through which it manifests. Twentieth-century European thinkers radically overturned this way of thinking. "Appearance" began to be taken seriously, with the observer participating in the dynamic event of perception. In this important book, Henri Bortoft guides us through this dynamic perspective, exploring topics such as how we distinguish things, how we find meaning, and the relationship between thought and words. Expanding on the scope of his previous book, The Wholeness of Nature, Bortoft shows how Goethean insights combine with this dynamic perspective in continental philosophy, offering an energetically lived "life of meaning." This book will interest anyone wanting to understand the contribution and broader implications of contemporary European thought in the world today. Pages: 240, Dimensions: 15.6x15.6cm
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The history of Western metaphysics from Plato onwards is characterized by the dualism of being and appearance. What something truly is (its true existence) is considered to be hidden behind the "mere appearances" through which it manifests. Twentieth-century European thinkers radically overturned this way of thinking. "Appearance" began to be taken seriously, with the observer participating in the dynamic event of perception. In this important book, Henri Bortoft guides us through this dynamic perspective, exploring topics such as how we distinguish things, how we find meaning, and the relationship between thought and words. Expanding on the scope of his previous book, The Wholeness of Nature, Bortoft shows how Goethean insights combine with this dynamic perspective in continental philosophy, offering an energetically lived "life of meaning." This book will interest anyone wanting to understand the contribution and broader implications of contemporary European thought in the world today. Pages: 240, Dimensions: 15.6x15.6cm
Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.
