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Adorno’s Rhinoceros : Art, Nature, Critique
Throughout his work, the philosopher Theodor W. Adorno repeatedly invokes the rhinoceros. Taking its cue from one of these passages in Aesthetic Theory, ‘So a rhinoceros, the mute animal, seems to say: I am a rhinoceros’, this book explores the life of this animal in Adorno’s texts, and articulates the nuanced interconnections between art, nature and critique in his thought. By thus illuminating key elements of Adorno’s work, this volume reveals the invaluable contributions that this ‘classical’ thinker can make to our current reflections on the various pressing natural and political crises of our times.
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Critique of Critique
What is critique? How is it used and abused? At a moment when popular discourse is saturated with voices confronting each other about not being critical enough, while academic discourses proclaim to have moved past critique, this provocative book reawakens the foundational question of what 'critique' is in the first place.Roy Ben-Shai inspects critique as an orientation of critical thinking, probing its structures and assumptions, its limits and its risks, its history and its possibilities.The book is a journey through a landscape of ideas, images, and texts from diverse sources—theological, psychological, etymological, and artistic, but mainly across the history of philosophy, from Plato and Saint Augustine, through Kant and Hegel, Marx and Heidegger, up to contemporary critical theory. Along the way, Ben-Shai invites the reader to examine their own orientation of thought, even at the moment of reading the book; to question popular discourse; and to revisit the philosophical canon, revealing affinities among often antagonistic traditions, such as Catholicism and Marxism.Most importantly, Critique of Critique sets the ground for an examination of alternative orientations of critical thinking, other ways of inhabiting and grasping the world.
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The Sympathetic Consumer : Moral Critique in Capitalist Culture
When people encounter consumer goods—sugar, clothes, phones—they find little to no information about their origins.The goods will thus remain anonymous, and the labor that went into making them, the supply chain through which they traveled, will remain obscured.In this book, Tad Skotnicki argues that this encounter is an endemic feature of capitalist societies, and one with which consumers have struggled for centuries in the form of activist movements constructed around what he calls The Sympathetic Consumer.This book documents the uncanny similarities shared by such movements over the course of three centuries: the transatlantic abolitionist movement, US and English consumer movements around the turn of the twentieth century, and contemporary Fair Trade activism.Offering a comparative historical study of consumer activism the book shows, in vivid detail, how activists wrestled with the broader implications of commodity exchange.These activists arrived at a common understanding of the relationship between consumers, producers, and commodities, and concluded that consumers were responsible for sympathizing with invisible laborers.Ultimately, Skotnicki provides a framework to identify a capitalist culture by examining how people interpret everyday phenomena essential to it.
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Neoliberalism and Global Cinema : Capital, Culture, and Marxist Critique
In cinema studies today, rarely do we find a direct investigation into the culture of capitalism and how it has been refracted and fabricated in global cinema production under neoliberalism.However, the current economic crisis and the subsequent Wall Street bailout in 2008 have brought about a worldwide skepticism regarding the last four decades of economic restructuring and the culture that has accompanied it.In this edited volume, an international ensemble of scholars looks at neoliberalism, both as culture and political economy, in the various cinemas of the world.In essays encompassing the cinemas of Asia, Africa, Latin America, Europe, and the United States the authors outline how the culture and subjectivities engendered by neoliberalism have been variously performed, contested, and reinforced in these cinemas.The premise of this book is that the cultural and economic logic of neoliberalism, i.e., the radical financialization and market-driven calculations, of all facets of society are symptoms best understood by Marxist theory and its analysis of the central antagonisms and contradictions of capital.Taking a variety of approaches, ranging from political economy, ideological critique, the intersection of aesthetics and politics, social history and critical-cultural theory, this volume offers a fresh, broad-based Marxist analysis of contemporary film/media.Topics include: the global albeit antagonistic nature of neoliberal culture; the search for a new aesthetic and documentary language; the contestation between labor and capital in cultural producion; the political economy of hollywood, and questions of gender, sexuality, and the nation state in relation to neoliberalism.
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What is a material critique?
A material critique is an analysis or evaluation of a particular material or substance, focusing on its properties, uses, and impact on the environment and society. It involves examining the production process, resource extraction, disposal methods, and overall sustainability of the material. Material critiques are often used to assess the environmental and social implications of using certain materials in products or processes, and to identify opportunities for improvement or alternative materials that may be more sustainable.
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What is your green critique?
My green critique is that our current economic and industrial systems prioritize profit and growth over environmental sustainability. This has led to widespread pollution, deforestation, and the depletion of natural resources. We need to shift towards a more sustainable and regenerative approach that values the health of the planet and its ecosystems. This includes transitioning to renewable energy, reducing waste and consumption, and implementing policies that prioritize environmental protection over short-term economic gains.
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Can someone critique my drawings?
Yes, it's always helpful to receive feedback on your drawings in order to improve your skills. You can ask for critiques from friends, family, or fellow artists, or seek out online communities and forums where you can share your work and receive constructive criticism. Remember to approach critiques with an open mind and use the feedback to guide your growth as an artist.
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Can someone critique this drawing?
Yes, someone can critique the drawing by providing constructive feedback on the composition, proportions, use of color, and overall technique. They can offer suggestions for improvement and point out areas that are particularly strong. It's important for the critique to be specific and helpful in order to support the artist's growth and development.
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"What Is Critique?" and "The Culture of the Self"
Newly published lectures by Foucault on critique, Enlightenment, and the care of the self. On May 27, 1978, Michel Foucault gave a lecture to the French Society of Philosophy where he redefined his entire philosophical project in light of Immanuel Kant’s 1784 text “What Is Enlightenment?” Foucault strikingly characterizes critique as the political and moral attitude consisting in the “art of not being governed like this,” one that performs the function of destabilizing power relations and creating the space for a new formation of the self within the “politics of truth.” This volume presents the first critical edition of this crucial lecture alongside a previously unpublished lecture about the culture of the self and three public debates with Foucault at the University of California, Berkeley, in April 1983.There, for the first time, Foucault establishes a direct connection between his reflections on the Enlightenment and his analyses of Greco-Roman antiquity.However, far from suggesting a return to the ancient culture of the self, Foucault invites his audience to build a “new ethics” that bypasses the traditional references to religion, law, and science.
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Critique Of Pure Reason : Kant : Critique Of Pure Reason
A long-awaited new translation of an epochal philosophical text by two distinguished scholars
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Discourse and Ideology : A Critique of the Study of Culture
Drawing on poststructuralist approaches, Craig Martin outlines a theory of discourse, ideology, and domination that can be used by scholars and students to understand these central elements in the study of culture. The book shows how discourses are used to construct social institutions—often classist, sexist, or racist—and that those social institutions always entail a distribution of resources and capital in ways that capacitate some subject positions over others.Such asymmetrical power relations are often obscured by ideologies that offer demonstrably false accounts of why those asymmetries exist or persist. The author provides a method of reading in order to bring matters into relief, and the last chapter provides a case study that applies his theory and method to racist ideologies in the United States, which systematically function to discourage white Americans from sympathizing with poor African Americans, thereby contributing to reinforcing the latter’s place at the bottom of a racial hierarchy that has always existed in the US.
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Critique of Rights
Modern political revolutions since the 18th century have swept away traditional systems of domination by declaring that ‘all men are created equal’.This declaration of equal rights is a fundamental political act – it is the political act in which the political community creates itself in relation to traditional systems of domination.But because it was generally assumed that the subject of these rights is the individual human being, the political community was subordinated to the individual.Marx discerned, rightly, that this was the paradox at the heart of the declaration of the rights of man. But while Marx was right to highlight this paradox, his proposed solution does not provide us with a sound basis for overcoming it. In this major new work, Christoph Menke adopts a different approach: he argues that we can address and overcome this paradox only by embarking on a fundamental inquiry into the nature of rights. Rights are a specific configuration of normativity: to have a right is to have a justified and binding claim. But with the equal rights declared by modern revolutions, rights assumed a particular form: the normative claim to equality was combined with an assumption about the factual conditions of social life. In this conception, society is the realm of private individuals pursuing their interests, and private interests are therefore seen as the natural basis for politics – what Menke calls ‘the naturalization of the social’.By laying bare this conception which lies at the basis of political literalism and modern law, Menke is able to criticize and move beyond it, opening up a new way of understanding rights that no longer involves the disempowering of the political community. This radical critique of rights and of modern law is a major contribution to critical theory and legal theory and it will be of great interest to students and scholars in social and political theory, philosophy and law.
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How do I analyze a critique?
When analyzing a critique, it is important to first understand the main points being made by the critic. Look for specific examples or evidence provided to support their arguments. Consider the credibility and expertise of the critic, as well as their perspective or bias. Reflect on whether the critique offers valid and constructive feedback that can help you improve your work or perspective. Finally, use the critique as an opportunity for growth and learning, rather than taking it personally.
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What are modern societal critique topics?
Modern societal critique topics include issues such as income inequality, systemic racism, climate change, gender inequality, and the impact of technology on society. These topics are often the focus of discussions and debates as they highlight the need for change and reform in various aspects of society. By addressing these critiques, individuals and organizations can work towards creating a more equitable and sustainable world for future generations.
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What are modern social critique topics?
Modern social critique topics include issues such as income inequality, racial injustice, gender discrimination, environmental degradation, and the impact of technology on society. These topics are often the focus of discussions and debates in various fields, including academia, politics, and the media. Social critics analyze these issues to raise awareness, challenge existing power structures, and advocate for change in order to create a more just and equitable society.
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What is Friedrich Nietzsche's critique of religion?
Friedrich Nietzsche's critique of religion is centered around the idea that religion promotes a slave morality that suppresses individuality and creativity. He believed that religious beliefs, particularly those of Christianity, inhibit human potential by promoting conformity, guilt, and a focus on the afterlife rather than living fully in the present. Nietzsche argued that religion perpetuates a herd mentality that stifles the development of the Ubermensch, or "overman," who is free from traditional moral constraints and able to create their own values.
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