Description
Book Synopsis
One of the most original and influential thinkers of the twentieth century was Jean Gebser, whose varied writings on the philosophy of culture gave birth to postmodernist thought. In spite of his prominence internationally, much of his work has not been translated into English. This book is the first collection of essays on Gebser to appear in English. The contributors, who are experts in architecture, philosophy, modern languages, fine arts, communications studies, and other diverse fields, offer a striking examination of the pervasive and wide ranging impact of Gebser on all aspects of modern culture.
The opening chapters of this multidisciplinary study provide a solid theoretical foundation by analyzing the essence of Gebser's mode of inquiry and by noting the distinguishing features of his theory of culture. The chapters that follow assess his influence on the physical sciences, popular culture, fine art, politics, and other aspects of civilization. The volume
Table of Contents
Preface Introduction Gebser's New Understanding by Eric Mark Kramer and Algis Mickunas Gebser and Culture by Eric Mark Kramer The Exhaustion of Creativity: Gebser on the Physical Sciences and Their Socio-Cultural Impact by Friedrich G. Winter translated by Eveline Lang Media Power Working Over the Body: An Application of Gebser to Popular Culture by Joseph J. Pilotta The Significance of Aperspectival Art in Light of Gebser's Work by Rosanna Vitale Magic and Technological Culture by Algis Mickunas Gebser's Understanding of Political Practice by Joseph F. Freeman Gebser and Postmodernity: A Theory of Socio-Cultural Change by Vytautas Kavolis Gebser and Pedagogy: The Integral Difference by Elizabeth Lozano and Algis Mickunas Jean Gebser, the Commonweal, and the Politics of Difference by John W. Murphy and Jung Min Choi Name Index Subject Index
