Critical Theory and Feeling - The Affective Politics of the Early Frankfurt School

This book examines the vital role of affect and feeling within the work of the early Frankfurt School. The author investigates a range of concepts - including melancholia, hope, (un)happiness, objects, and mimesis - and argues that a contemporary reading of critical theory needs to accommodate an adequate understanding of affect.

About the author

Simon Mussell is an independent researcher and editor

Summary

This book examines the vital role of affect and feeling within the work of the early Frankfurt School. The author investigates a range of concepts – including melancholia, hope, (un)happiness, objects, and mimesis – and argues that a contemporary reading of critical theory needs to accommodate an adequate understanding of affect. -- .

Product details

• Authors: Simon Mussell
• Publisher: Manchester University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.07.2021
• EAN: 9781526155948
• ISBN: 978-1-5261-5594-8
• No. of pages: 168
• Series: Critical Theory and Contemporary Society; Critical Theory and Contempora
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Philosophy > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: antiquity to present day