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Book SynopsisThis study offers a new view of literary theory as an essential part of modern philosophy and contests the view that it is a product of deconstruction.
Trade Review`Bowie argues brilliantly and persuasively for the continued relevance of the romantic project for contemporary thought...in the past few years I have found few books that display such a sovereignty with regard to the most difficult philosophical and aesthetic issues of the past two centuries.' - Robert Holub, University of California, Berkeley
`Bowie's study is an impressive and thoughtful contribution to an important debate...he provides a rich intellectual context for the understanding of modern and postmodern culture in general and of recent critical theory in particular' - Martin Swales, University College, London
'Bowie manages to tease out insights from the thinkers he discusses with remarkable dexterity,' - Austin Harrington, Radical Philosophy
'Bowie's splendid book ... remains at all times demanding, intelligible and highly readable ... immensely impressive ... the book is certain to be referred to for a long time to come and should be acquired by all university libraries.' - BARS Bulletin and Review
'This is an essential contribution to Romantic studies, and one that should set the terms of the debate for many years to come.' - Romanticism
Table of ContentsPreface and acknowledgements; Introduction, Andrew Bowie; Chapter 1 Philosophical origins, Andrew Bowie; Chapter 2 Shifting the ground, Andrew Bowie; Chapter 3 The philosophy of critique and the critique of philosophy, Andrew Bowie; Chapter 4 Interpretative reasons, Andrew Bowie; Chapter 5 The ethics of interpretation, Andrew Bowie; Chapter 6 Being true, Andrew Bowie; Chapter 7 The truth of art, Andrew Bowie; Chapter 8 Understanding Walter Benjamin, Andrew Bowie; Chapter 9 The culture of truth, Andrew Bowie; Chapter 102 Conclusion, Andrew Bowie;
