Ritual thinking

Author: Mario Perniola (Italy)
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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: Mario Perniola is one of the most outstanding figures in contemporary Italian philosophy. Among the younger generation of Italian thinkers, he can be considered a leading figure, and within the broad framework of aesthetics, he has developed an innovative, imaginative, and critical style. This book is the second of Mario Perniola's works to be translated into English. Moreover, it is highly unique because it actually contains the essence of two works published in Italy in the mid-1980s: these are Simulated Society and Transitions. The book covers themes such as sex, death, and the world, primarily showcasing Perniola's key philosophical concepts: transitions, representation, and myth-free rituals. This book is part of the New Millennium Aesthetics Translation Series. Reading this book not only allows readers to appreciate Perniola's thought but also (will inevitably) spark new trends, guiding us toward fresh directions in European continental philosophy and aesthetics, represented by contemporary Italian philosophy.