Timothy Morton Knihy

Timothy Morton, významná postava na poli ekológie, literárnej kritiky a objektovo-orientovanej filozofie, nás v tejto knihe láka do magickej noci objektov. Ak veci iskria neprítomnosťou a nedajú sa redukovať na ich využitie, vzťahy či vnímanie, môžu na seba navzájom pôsobiť len nepriamo, v zvláštnej oblasti stôp a odtlačkov. Táto oblasť je estetickou dimenziou. Zmyslové veci sú elégiami na miznutie objektov. Možno preto filozofia často považovala estetickú dimenziu za ríšu zla? Timothy Morton patrí ku kľúčovým postavám objektovo orientovanej ontológie, ktorá sa pokúša o formulovanie radikálne posthumanistickej a neantropocentrickej teórie bytia. Dlhodobo pôsobí na Rice University v Texase a okrem filozofie píše najmä o ekológii, umení a populárnej kultúre. Na svojom konte má viac ako dvadsať kníh vrátane titulov ako Hyperobjects, Dark Ecology a Ecology Without Nature. Mimo akadémie spolupracuje na kreatívnych projektoch s osobnosťami ako napríklad Laurie Anderson či Björk. Kniha vychádza v preklade Magdalény Kobzovej a s doslovom Lukáša Makovického.

Jedná se o první a zásadní publikaci, která se zabývá aktuálním tématem post - internetového umění. Náš svět je světem objektů a možná si to uvědomujeme více než kdy dřív. Právě v éře globálního oteplování, umělé inteligence, masově vyráběných a neustále inovovaných či individualizovaných výrobků jsme konfrontováni s tím, že nejen lidé existují, jednají a mají práva. Také objekty, naše planeta, živočišné druhy, počítačové aplikace i nám blízké každodenní předměty se hlásí o své slovo. Kniha s charakteristickým názvem Objekt se snaží z pozic filosofie a teorie médií shrnout různé pohledy na tuto explozi objektů. Snaží se objektům propůjčit hlas. Kniha tak představuje první soubor textů z proudu spekulativního realismu, objektově orientované ontologie, akceleracionismu a nového materialismu dostupný v českém překladu.

'To read Being Ecological is to be caught up in a brilliant display of intellectual pyrotechnics' P.D.Smith, Guardian Why is everything we think we know about ecology wrong? Is there really any difference between 'humans' and 'nature'? Does this mean we even have a future? Don't care about ecology? This book is for you. Timothy Morton, who has been called 'Our most popular guide to the new epoch' (Guardian), sets out to show us that whether we know it or not, we already have the capacity and the will to change the way we understand the place of humans in the world, and our very understanding of the term 'ecology'. A cross-disciplinarian who has collaborated with everyone from Björk to Hans Ulrich Obrist, Morton is also a member of the object-oriented philosophy movement, a group of forward-looking thinkers who are grappling with modern-day notions of subjectivity and objectivity, while also offering fascinating new understandings of Heidegger and Kant. Calling the volume a book containing 'no ecological facts', Morton confronts the 'information dump' fatigue of the digital age, and offers an invigorated approach to creating a liveable future.

This study offers a unique exploration of Shelley's ideas, connecting them to themes of diet, consumption, and the human body within the context of nature and culture. It delves into how these elements intersect with Shelley's philosophy, providing fresh insights into his work and its relevance to contemporary discussions on these topics.

Focusing on the literary and cultural significance of spice, this book delves into its role in Romantic literature and the spice trade. It examines how spices influenced the themes, imagery, and narratives of the time, revealing the interconnectedness of commerce and creativity. Through a detailed analysis, it highlights the impact of exotic goods on the literary imagination and societal perceptions during the Romantic period.

The narrative revolves around the profound connection between a seemingly ordinary old teapot and the memories it evokes. Through its daily use, the teapot serves as a vessel for nostalgia, revealing more about the narrator's past than any written record. This exploration highlights themes of memory, the significance of everyday objects, and the stories they carry, inviting readers to reflect on their own experiences and the tangible links to their history.

Focusing on ecology, this guide offers a refreshing perspective that avoids overwhelming readers with information or inducing guilt. It aims to engage a broad audience without preaching to those already aware of environmental issues. The new edition presents accessible insights into ecological challenges, making it a valuable resource for anyone looking to understand and engage with environmental topics meaningfully.

Mary Shelley's Frankenstein is one of the most widely studied works of English literature, and Frankenstein's creature is a key figure in the popular imagination.This sourcebook examines Mary Shelley's novel within its literary and cultural contexts, bringing together material *the contexts from which Frankenstein emerged*the novel's early reception*adaptation and performance of the work (from theatre to pop music)*recent criticism.All documents are discussed and explained. The volume also includes offers carefully annotated key passages from the novel itself and concludes with a list of recommended editions and further reading, to allow readers to pursue their study in the areas that interest them most. This sourcebook provides an ideal orientation to the novel, its reception history and the critical material that surrounds it.

Argues that various forms of life are connected in a vast, entangling mesh and this interconnectedness penetrates different dimensions of life. This title investigates the profound philosophical, political, and aesthetic implications of the fact that these life forms are interconnected.

A radical call for solidarity between humans and non-humans