The Idea of World by Paolo Virno PAPERBACK 9780857429896

Name: The Idea of World by Paolo Virno PAPERBACK 9780857429896
Brand: Seagull Books London Ltd

Seagull Books London Ltd

A philosophical exploration of what capitalistic societies truly mean for the individual.\nA short vade mecum for unrepentant materialism, The Idea of World collects three essays by Italian philosopher Paulo Virno that are intricately wrapped around one another. The first essay, \""Mundanity,\"" tries to clarify what the term \""world,\"" as referred to as the perceptual and historical context of our existence, means-both with and against Kant and Wittgenstein. How should we understand expressions such as \""worldly people,\"" \""the course of the world,\"" or \""getting by in this world\""? The second, \""Virtuosity and Revolution,\"" is a minor political treatise. Virno puts forward a set of concepts capable of confronting the magnetic storm that has knocked out the compasses that every reflection on the\n\nThe Idea of World\nPublic Intellect and Use of Life\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mail tracked services.\n\nPlease no;