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Discover the thought-provoking book 'A Passion for Ignorance' by Renata Salecl, published in 2023 by Princeton University Press. This insightful trade paperback delves into the intricate relationship between ignorance and knowledge in our modern world, where the constant barrage of information can often lead to confusion and disillusionment. Salecl presents a compelling argument that while ignorance has often been viewed negatively, it can also have unexpected benefits for individuals and society. Through a blend of philosophy, psychoanalysis, and cultural critique, she examines how ignorance permeates various aspects of life, from personal relationships and health to the realms of big data and the incel movement. This exploration reveals the paradox of living in an era where the knowledge economy seems to have devolved into an ignorance economy. As we navigate the complexities of truth and falsehood in a post-truth world, this book encourages readers to reconsider the value and implications of what we choose not to know. With its profound insights and timely reflections, 'A Passion for Ignorance' is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the landscape of knowledge and ignorance today. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9780691240992. Format: Trade paperback (US). Year: 2023. Publisher: Princeton University Press.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780691240992
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2023
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Description:
Ignorance, whether passive or active, conscious or unconscious, has always been a part of the human condition, Renata Salecl argues. What has changed in our post-truth, postindustrial world is that we often feel overwhelmed by the constant flood of information and misinformation. It sometimes seems impossible to differentiate between truth and falsehood and, as a result, there has been a backlash against the idea of expertise, and a rise in the number of people actively choosing not to know. The dangers of this are obvious, but Salecl challenges our assumptions, arguing that there may also be a positive side to ignorance, and that by addressing the role of ignorance in society, we may also be able to reclaim the role of knowledge.
Drawing on philosophy, social and psychoanalytic theory, popular culture, and her own experience, Salecl explores how the passion for ignorance plays out in many different aspects of life today, from love, illness, trauma, and the fear of failure to genetics, forensic science, big data, and the incel movement — and she concludes that ignorance is a complex phenomenon that can, on occasion, benefit individuals and society as a whole.
The result is a fascinating investigation of how the knowledge economy became an ignorance economy, what it means for us, and what it tells us about the world today.
â€The myriad ways we evade and deny the full truth in and of our lives are explored in this concise yet wide-ranging and timely book, which I imagine tells us pretty much all most of us will need to know about the subject matter...In the era of Donald Trump, where information is actually difficul
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780691240992
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2023
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Description:
Ignorance, whether passive or active, conscious or unconscious, has always been a part of the human condition, Renata Salecl argues. What has changed in our post-truth, postindustrial world is that we often feel overwhelmed by the constant flood of information and misinformation. It sometimes seems impossible to differentiate between truth and falsehood and, as a result, there has been a backlash against the idea of expertise, and a rise in the number of people actively choosing not to know. The dangers of this are obvious, but Salecl challenges our assumptions, arguing that there may also be a positive side to ignorance, and that by addressing the role of ignorance in society, we may also be able to reclaim the role of knowledge.
Drawing on philosophy, social and psychoanalytic theory, popular culture, and her own experience, Salecl explores how the passion for ignorance plays out in many different aspects of life today, from love, illness, trauma, and the fear of failure to genetics, forensic science, big data, and the incel movement — and she concludes that ignorance is a complex phenomenon that can, on occasion, benefit individuals and society as a whole.
The result is a fascinating investigation of how the knowledge economy became an ignorance economy, what it means for us, and what it tells us about the world today.
â€The myriad ways we evade and deny the full truth in and of our lives are explored in this concise yet wide-ranging and timely book, which I imagine tells us pretty much all most of us will need to know about the subject matter...In the era of Donald Trump, where information is actually difficul