What is Wrong with Us?

Essays in Cultural Pathology

Nonfiction, Art & Architecture, General Art, Criticism, Architecture
Cover of the book What is Wrong with Us? by Eric Coombes, Andrews UK
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Eric Coombes ISBN: 9781845409180
Publisher: Andrews UK Publication: November 8, 2016
Imprint: Imprint Academic Language: English
Author: Eric Coombes
ISBN: 9781845409180
Publisher: Andrews UK
Publication: November 8, 2016
Imprint: Imprint Academic
Language: English
Can any of us entirely banish from our hearts and minds grave misgivings about the condition of the culture we now inhabit? Expressions of those misgivings are mostly unheard in public forums, ignored in the dominant media, and, if noticed at all, dismissed by state-supported bureaucracies and commercial vested interests. To have any chance of gaining attention, they must resolve themselves into coherent forms. We need to clarify our perceptions of the things that trouble us, by articulating and developing our thoughts about them. That is, we are in need of serious criticism—serious criticism, aesthetic, social and political—which is notably lacking in the contemporary world, especially in places readily available to the educated non-specialist, such as the 'quality' weekend newspapers, and especially, perhaps, in relation to the visual arts.The pieces collected in this volume are not presented as amounting to an overall account or theory of our cultural condition. They are offered merely as examples of serious criticism, of what we need if we are to begin to think more profitably about our condition, daring, in defiance of contemporary dogmatism, to make the necessary judgements of value without which our culture will continue to disintegrate.
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Can any of us entirely banish from our hearts and minds grave misgivings about the condition of the culture we now inhabit? Expressions of those misgivings are mostly unheard in public forums, ignored in the dominant media, and, if noticed at all, dismissed by state-supported bureaucracies and commercial vested interests. To have any chance of gaining attention, they must resolve themselves into coherent forms. We need to clarify our perceptions of the things that trouble us, by articulating and developing our thoughts about them. That is, we are in need of serious criticism—serious criticism, aesthetic, social and political—which is notably lacking in the contemporary world, especially in places readily available to the educated non-specialist, such as the 'quality' weekend newspapers, and especially, perhaps, in relation to the visual arts.The pieces collected in this volume are not presented as amounting to an overall account or theory of our cultural condition. They are offered merely as examples of serious criticism, of what we need if we are to begin to think more profitably about our condition, daring, in defiance of contemporary dogmatism, to make the necessary judgements of value without which our culture will continue to disintegrate.

More books from Andrews UK

Cover of the book A Still Small Voice of Calm by Eric Coombes
Cover of the book Birds in Town and Village by Eric Coombes
Cover of the book Adventures in America, 1883 by Eric Coombes
Cover of the book Freud on Coke by Eric Coombes
Cover of the book Alex and the Elephant by Eric Coombes
Cover of the book The Rebel King by Eric Coombes
Cover of the book The Pleasure Hunt by Eric Coombes
Cover of the book Saying Thank You by Eric Coombes
Cover of the book Partial Memories by Eric Coombes
Cover of the book The David Beckham Quiz Book by Eric Coombes
Cover of the book A Dangerous Christmas by Eric Coombes
Cover of the book Reflection: Principles and Practices for Healthcare Professionals 2nd Edition by Eric Coombes
Cover of the book 50 Quick Dinosaur Facts by Eric Coombes
Cover of the book Ronnie Biggs - The Inside Story by Eric Coombes
Cover of the book 50 Quick Facts about Alaska by Eric Coombes
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy