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Apropos of Something

A History of Irrelevance and Relevance

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Elisa Tamarkin explores the cultural shift around 1800 that introduced the concept of "relevance," transforming how society perceives importance and interest. This historical analysis highlights the challenges of determining value amidst an overwhelming array of information, a dilemma faced by figures like Ralph Waldo Emerson and later pragmatists such as William James and John Dewey. The book delves into the impact of relevance on art, literature, and education, examining how seemingly mundane elements become significant in contemporary and historical contexts.

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Apropos of Something, Elisa Tamarkin

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Tytuł
Apropos of Something
Podtytuł
A History of Irrelevance and Relevance
Język
angielski
Rok wydania
2022
Oprawa
twarda
Liczba stron
440
ISBN13
9780226453095
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Opis
Elisa Tamarkin explores the cultural shift around 1800 that introduced the concept of "relevance," transforming how society perceives importance and interest. This historical analysis highlights the challenges of determining value amidst an overwhelming array of information, a dilemma faced by figures like Ralph Waldo Emerson and later pragmatists such as William James and John Dewey. The book delves into the impact of relevance on art, literature, and education, examining how seemingly mundane elements become significant in contemporary and historical contexts.