About this title: An exploration of how we may think philosophically about the present, this text draws upon philosophy, architecture and poetry. It argues that we must consider the crucial roles played by themes that fragment and complicate the present. Loss, memory, tragedy, hope and modernity are brought to bear in a discussion of what is meant by the present. ...
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Description: Good. Ships from the UK. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Your purchase also supports literacy charities. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Taylor & Francis(Routledge)
Date Published: 1997
ISBN-13:9780415133869ISBN:0415133866
Description: BRAND NEW PAPERBACK. 9.213 by 6.142 inches. This book is printed on demand. (allow 1-2 weeks for printing) introduction. 1. hope at the present. 2. time and task: benjamin and heidegger showing the present. 3. shoah, remembrance and the abeyance of fate: walter benjamin's 'fate and character'. 4. awakening from tragedy. tragedy's present condition. 5. the architecture of hope: daniel libeskind's jewish museum. 6. continuing with poetry: celan and jabes. conclusion: the renewal of hope. present ... read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Routledge
Date Published: 1997
ISBN-13:9780415133869ISBN:0415133866
Description: New. BRAND NEW and ready for dispatch. Delivery normally within 4/7 days. Our reputation is built on our Speedy Delivery Service and our Customer Service Team. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: ROUTLEDGE CHAPMAN HALL
Date Published: 1997
ISBN-13:9780415133869ISBN:0415133866
Description: New. "Present Hope" is a compelling exploration of how we think philosophically about the present. Andrew Benjamin considers examples in philosophy, architecture and poetry to illustrate crucial themes of loss, memory, tragedy, hope and modernity. The bo... read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Date Published: 1997
ISBN-13:9780415133869ISBN:0415133866
Description: New. An exploration of how we think about the present, this text draws upon philosophy, architecture and poetry. It considers the roles played by themes that fragment and complicate the present. Loss, memory, tragedy, and hope are examined in a discussion... read more
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