The Spirit of Utopia by Ernst Bloch
"The Spirit of Utopia", written mostly in 1915-16, published in its first version just after the First World War, republished five years later, 1923, in this version is presented for the first time in English translation.
“When this book was first published, it had a profound effect on major thinkers and artists in Weimar GermanyA poetical philosophical treatise with unusual insights into culture and political commentary, Bloch’s book laid the groundwork for thinkers like Adorno and Benjamin.” —Jack Zipes, University of Minnesota
Ernst Bloch (1885-1977) was one of the most influential German Marxist philosophers of the twentieth century, as well as a notable utopia theorist. His writings include The Principle of Hope, Spirit of Utopia, and Traces, and he was a friend of Walter Benjamin, Bertolt Brecht, and Theodor Adorno.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780804737654 |
| ISBN 10 | 0804737657 |
| Title | The Spirit of Utopia |
| Author | Ernst Bloch |
| Series | Meridian: Crossing Aesthetics |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Stanford University Press |
| Year published | 2000-08-01 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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