Agamben's ethics of the happy life beyond nihilism and morality / Ype De Boer.
| Author/creator | Boer, Ype De. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | London ; New York : Bloomsbury Academic, 2024. |
| Description | xi, 219 pages ; 24 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from eBooks on EBSCOhost |
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| Abstract | "By reading Agamben's philosophy in terms of a 'poetico-philosophical experiment' - a term coined by the Italian philosopher himself, and one through which he questions our very mode of existence - De Boer assesses the variety of ethical paradigms that Agamben's work offers. This not only challenges the widespread misconception of Agamben as the 'dark prophet' known for his pessimistic, even nihilistic political critiques, but reveals how understanding the various facets of the 'happy life' allows for a better appreciation of his attacks on the ethico-political condition. Agamben's Ethics and the Happy Life demonstrates that ultimately Agamben seeks to formulate an alternative notion of ethics, politics and ontology that will lead us out of nihilism." -- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 211-216) and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Issued in other form | Electronic version: BOER, DR YPE DE. AGAMBEN'S ETHICS OF THE HAPPY LIFE. [S.l.] : BLOOMSBURY ACADEMIC, 2024 9781350435278 |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2024405358 |
| ISBN | 1350435244 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 9781350435247 (hardcover) |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |