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On the Tragic
Buch von Peter Wessel Zapffe
Sprache: Englisch

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Originally published in Norwegian in 1941, this is the magnum opus of one of Norway's most celebrated philosophers, now made available in English for the first time. It examines the concept of the tragic and attempts to construct a more precise and useful definition on the basis of a "biosophical" look at the situation of organisms in their environment and their attempt to realize interests on multiple fronts through abilities they possess in a variety of degrees. This is a theory of genius, and of the dangers that frequently accompany it, and a sober account of the perils of consciousness for the human species. The robust and thorough treatment includes in-depth analysis of the relationship between real-world tragedies and those portrayed in theater and literature.

The English translation of On the Tragic by the Norwegian philosopher, writer, and environmentalist Peter Wessel Zapffe is a major achievement that for the first time introduces this classic text to Anglophone readers. On the one hand, the text is highly relevant to contemporary debates on the meaning of life and anti-natalism (the view that birth and life have negative value); on the other, it is a major text in 20th century Existentialism and Pessimism that develops an original theory of the human condition (as being characterized by meaninglessness and injustice). Finally, the text is known for its high literary level, vivid descriptions, and black humor.

-Roe Fremstedal, Professor of Philosophy, Norwegian University of Science and Technology

The translation of Zapffe's Om det tragiske into English is a major event that shouldn't be taken lightly. Zapffe argues that human consciousness mutated accidentally from nature as an error of overdevelopment, producing needs earthly life can never satisfy. The disillusioning insights that follow are formulated in a sophisticated everyday language and with an abundance of humor.

-Jørgen Haave, Zapffe biographer and Senior Curator at the Henrik Ibsen Museum, Skien, Norway

In this first English translation of Peter Wessel Zapffe's On the Tragic, Dr. Ryan Showler has performed an extraordinary service to philosophy and, indeed, to the liberal arts and humanities. The Anglophone world can now appreciate the intensely original thinking of this remarkable scholar. In consequence, Zapffe will hereafter be recognized as among the most lucid and thoughtful advocates of philosophical pessimism.

-Todd K. Shackelford, Distinguished Professor and Chair of Psychology, Oakland University and Founding Director of the Center for Evolutionary Psychological Science

Originally published in Norwegian in 1941, this is the magnum opus of one of Norway's most celebrated philosophers, now made available in English for the first time. It examines the concept of the tragic and attempts to construct a more precise and useful definition on the basis of a "biosophical" look at the situation of organisms in their environment and their attempt to realize interests on multiple fronts through abilities they possess in a variety of degrees. This is a theory of genius, and of the dangers that frequently accompany it, and a sober account of the perils of consciousness for the human species. The robust and thorough treatment includes in-depth analysis of the relationship between real-world tragedies and those portrayed in theater and literature.

The English translation of On the Tragic by the Norwegian philosopher, writer, and environmentalist Peter Wessel Zapffe is a major achievement that for the first time introduces this classic text to Anglophone readers. On the one hand, the text is highly relevant to contemporary debates on the meaning of life and anti-natalism (the view that birth and life have negative value); on the other, it is a major text in 20th century Existentialism and Pessimism that develops an original theory of the human condition (as being characterized by meaninglessness and injustice). Finally, the text is known for its high literary level, vivid descriptions, and black humor.

-Roe Fremstedal, Professor of Philosophy, Norwegian University of Science and Technology

The translation of Zapffe's Om det tragiske into English is a major event that shouldn't be taken lightly. Zapffe argues that human consciousness mutated accidentally from nature as an error of overdevelopment, producing needs earthly life can never satisfy. The disillusioning insights that follow are formulated in a sophisticated everyday language and with an abundance of humor.

-Jørgen Haave, Zapffe biographer and Senior Curator at the Henrik Ibsen Museum, Skien, Norway

In this first English translation of Peter Wessel Zapffe's On the Tragic, Dr. Ryan Showler has performed an extraordinary service to philosophy and, indeed, to the liberal arts and humanities. The Anglophone world can now appreciate the intensely original thinking of this remarkable scholar. In consequence, Zapffe will hereafter be recognized as among the most lucid and thoughtful advocates of philosophical pessimism.

-Todd K. Shackelford, Distinguished Professor and Chair of Psychology, Oakland University and Founding Director of the Center for Evolutionary Psychological Science

Inhaltsverzeichnis
Foreword by David Benatar - Foreword by Thomas Ligotti - Translator's Preface - Author's Preface - Introduction - Biological Conditions - On Primitiveness and Differentiation - Human Interest Fronts - On Over-equipment and Unfixedness in Humans - Real Solution and Surrogate - On Catastrophes - Qualified Catastrophes. Determination of the Objectively Tragic - On the Autotelic Experience of the Tragic - Tragic Poetic Works - Scattered Features from the Literature on the Tragic - Summary - Index.
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2024
Fachbereich: Allgemeines
Genre: Importe, Philosophie
Jahrhundert: Antike
Rubrik: Geisteswissenschaften
Thema: Lexika
Medium: Buch
Inhalt: Gebunden
ISBN-13: 9781636674889
ISBN-10: 1636674887
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Gebunden
Autor: Zapffe, Peter Wessel
Übersetzung: Showler, Ryan L.
Auflage: 1. Auflage
Hersteller: Peter Lang
Peter Lang Publishing Inc.
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Lang, Peter GmbH, Gontardstr. 11, D-10178 Berlin, r.boehm-korff@peterlang.com
Maße: 231 x 155 x 37 mm
Von/Mit: Peter Wessel Zapffe
Erscheinungsdatum: 29.03.2024
Gewicht: 0,987 kg
Artikel-ID: 128836475
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Foreword by David Benatar - Foreword by Thomas Ligotti - Translator's Preface - Author's Preface - Introduction - Biological Conditions - On Primitiveness and Differentiation - Human Interest Fronts - On Over-equipment and Unfixedness in Humans - Real Solution and Surrogate - On Catastrophes - Qualified Catastrophes. Determination of the Objectively Tragic - On the Autotelic Experience of the Tragic - Tragic Poetic Works - Scattered Features from the Literature on the Tragic - Summary - Index.
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2024
Fachbereich: Allgemeines
Genre: Importe, Philosophie
Jahrhundert: Antike
Rubrik: Geisteswissenschaften
Thema: Lexika
Medium: Buch
Inhalt: Gebunden
ISBN-13: 9781636674889
ISBN-10: 1636674887
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Gebunden
Autor: Zapffe, Peter Wessel
Übersetzung: Showler, Ryan L.
Auflage: 1. Auflage
Hersteller: Peter Lang
Peter Lang Publishing Inc.
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Lang, Peter GmbH, Gontardstr. 11, D-10178 Berlin, r.boehm-korff@peterlang.com
Maße: 231 x 155 x 37 mm
Von/Mit: Peter Wessel Zapffe
Erscheinungsdatum: 29.03.2024
Gewicht: 0,987 kg
Artikel-ID: 128836475
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