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The Present Age - (Harperperennial Modern Thought) by Soren Kierkegaard (Paperback)
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Highlights
- "By far the most profound thinker of the 19th century.
- Author(s): Soren Kierkegaard
- 128 Pages
- Philosophy, History & Surveys
- Series Name: Harperperennial Modern Thought
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About the Book
By far the most profound thinker of the 19th century. Ludwig WittgensteinThe Present Age "is the stunningly prescient essay on the rise of mass media particularly advertising, marketing, and publicity by the great philosopher Soren Kierkegaard, the father of existentialism. With an introduction from celebrated philosopher Walter Kaufmann who states those who would know Kierkegaard can do no better than to begin with this book The Present Age "is an ideal introduction to one of the greatest thinkers in the history of western philosophy."Book Synopsis
"By far the most profound thinker of the 19th century."-- Ludwig Wittgenstein The Present Age is the stunningly prescient essay on the rise of mass media--particularly advertising, marketing, and publicity--by the great philosopher Søren Kierkegaard, the "father of existentialism." With an introduction from celebrated philosopher Walter Kaufmann--who states "those who would know Kierkegaard can do no better than to begin with this book"--The Present Age is an ideal introduction to one of the greatest thinkers in the history of western philosophy.
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In his seminal 1846 tract The Present Age, Søren Kierkegaard ("the father of existentialism"--New York Times) analyzes the philosophical implications of a society dominated by mass media--a society eerily similar to our own. A stunningly prescient essay on the rising influence of advertising, marketing, and publicity, The Present Age is essential reading for anyone who wishes to better understand the modern world.
Review Quotes
"The first important existentialist."--Encyclopedia of Philosophy
"Those who would know Kierkegaard can do no better than to begin with this book.... In The Present Age we find the heart of Kierkagaard."--Walter Kaufman, from the "Introduction"
"The Present Age shows just how original Kierkegaard was. He brilliantly foresaw the dangers of the lack of commitment and responsiblity in the Public Sphere. When everything is up for endless detached critical comment as on blogs and cable news, action finally becomes impossible."--Hubert L. Dreyfus, University of California, Berkeley
Dimensions (Overall): 7.0 Inches (H) x 4.4 Inches (W) x .5 Inches (D)
Weight: .25 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Series Title: Harperperennial Modern Thought
Sub-Genre: History & Surveys
Genre: Philosophy
Number of Pages: 128
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Theme: General
Format: Paperback
Author: Soren Kierkegaard
Language: English
Street Date: August 3, 2010
TCIN: 1002950172
UPC: 9780061990038
Item Number (DPCI): 247-10-5176
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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