Dive into the captivating world of intellectual rebellion with 'The Summer of Theory.' This compelling book by Philipp Felsch explores the fervor surrounding theoretical thought in Germany from the turbulent 1960s to the provocative 1990s. Unravel the essence of High Theory as it intertwines with cultural shifts, emphasizing the integral role of influential philosophers like Adorno, Derrida, and Foucault. As 'Theory' morphed into a lifestyle, this text illuminates how it ignited passionate debates among reading communities and scholarly circles alike.

With 280 informative pages, this brand new publication, ISBN: 9781509539857, serves as both a nostalgic reflection and a scholarly exploration of an era where ideas reigned supreme. Felsch expertly charts the evolution of intellectual thought, highlighting the contrast between the structured insights of the Frankfurt School and the daring theories emerging from France. Whether you're a student of philosophy, a literature enthusiast, or simply curious about cultural history, 'The Summer of Theory' is an essential addition to your reading list.

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Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK). Year: 2021. Pages: 280.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509539857
Year: 2021
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 280


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˜Theory™ “ a magical glow has emanated from this word since the sixties Theory was more than just a succession of ideas: it was an article of faith, a claim to truth, a lifestyle It spread among its adherents in cheap paperbacks and triggered heated debates in seminar rooms and cafĂ©s The Frankfurt School, Structuralism, Post-Structuralism, Adorno, Derrida, Foucault: these and others were the exotic schools and thinkers whose ideas were being devoured by young minds But where did the fascination for dangerous thoughts come from?


In his magnificently written book, Philipp Felsch follows the hopes and dreams of a generation that entered the jungle of difficult texts. His setting is West Germany in the decades from the 1960s to the 1990s: in a world frozen in the Cold War, movement only came from big ideas. It was the time of apocalyptic master thinkers, upsetting reading experiences and glamorous incomprehensibility. As the German publisher Suhrkamp published Adorno™s Minima Moralia and other High Theory works of the Frankfurt School, a small publisher in West Berlin, Merve Verlag, provided readers with a steady stream of the subversive new theory coming out of France.


By following the adventures of the publishers who provided the books and the reading communities that consumed and debated them, Philipp Felsch tells the remarkable story of an intellectual revolt when the German Left fell in love with Theory.