The New Nihilism : The Existential Crisis of Our Time / Costantino Esposito.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Esposito, Costantino, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Nihilism (Philosophy).

Nihilism.

Self.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (209 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Notre Dame, Indiana : University of Notre Dame, [2024]

Summary:

The New Nihilism, written by Costantino Esposito, explores the pervasive influence of nihilism in contemporary culture, tracing its evolution from a perceived pathology in the past to a dominant condition in modern society. The author delves into the philosophical and cultural implications of nihilism, examining its manifestation across various forms of media and thought. Through a series of essays, Esposito critiques the apparent lack of values and ideals, proposing that nihilism now represents an emergent need rather than a loss. The book is aimed at readers interested in philosophy, cultural criticism, and the existential challenges of the present age. It offers a comprehensive examination of nihilism's role in shaping human experience, particularly in the context of recent global events like the COVID-19 pandemic, which have intensified the discourse on meaning and existence. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright

Contents

Preface

CHAPTER 1 Introduction to the American Edition: For a Cartography of the Nihilism of Our Time

CHAPTER 2 Nihilism, Zero Point

CHAPTER 3 Glimmers in the Dark

CHAPTER 4 Intelligence Is Not Autopilot

CHAPTER 5 That Gap between Knowledge and Affection

CHAPTER 6 The Infinity Within

CHAPTER 7 The Vocation of the Flesh

CHAPTER 8 The Gratitude of Being Born

CHAPTER 9 Shock in the Face of Mystery

CHAPTER 10 The Distance between Certainty and Truth

CHAPTER 11 Ask Me If I'm Happy

CHAPTER 12 That Drawing Hidden inside the Fog

CHAPTER 13 On the Desire for Truth

CHAPTER 14 The Duty that Attracts

CHAPTER 15 That Emotion that Dwells in Reason: Inside Out

CHAPTER 16 With What Eyes We Look at the World

CHAPTER 17 The Loss of the Ego, the Reconquest of the Self

CHAPTER 18 An Ambiguous Power: The Technical Face of Nihilism

CHAPTER 19 Rust, Dolores, and the Enigma of Freedom

CHAPTER 20 Rue in Free Fall

CHAPTER 21 Conclusion: What Answers Do We Need?

Bibliography

Index of Names

Index of Terms.

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ISBN:

0-268-20801-8

0-268-20798-4

OCLC:

1465270421