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Heidegger and Marcuse: The Catastrophe and Redemption of History »

Book cover image of Heidegger and Marcuse: The Catastrophe and Redemption of History by Andrew Feenberg

Authors: Andrew Feenberg
ISBN-13: 9780415941785, ISBN-10: 0415941784
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Taylor & Francis, Inc.
Date Published: November 2004
Edition: (Non-applicable)

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Author Biography: Andrew Feenberg

Book Synopsis

This short book contrasts the philosophies of technology of Heidegger and Marcus, and relates their work to contemporary technology studies. Feenberg sets out the historical and theoretical background of the debate, then discusses each philosopher's theory in turn.

Table of Contents

Ch. 1Techne : prologue with Plato and Aristotle1
Ch. 2The question concerning Techne : Heidegger's Aristotle21
Ch. 3The dialectic of life : Marcuse's Hegel47
Ch. 4Interlude with Lukacs : totality and revolution71
Ch. 5Aesthetic redemption83
Ch. 6The question concerning nature115
Ch. 7Conclusion : the path to authenticity135

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