Things merely are
Simon Critchley
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Things merely are
Published
2005
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Group
Pages
160
ISBN-13
9780203002636
Description
"This book is an invitation to read poetry. Simon Critchley argues that poetry enlarges life with a range of observation, power of expression and attention to language that eclipses any other medium. In an extended engagement with the poetry of Wallace Stevens, Critchley reveals that poetry also contains deep and important philosophical insight. Above all, he argues for a 'poetic epistemology' that enables us to recast the philosophical problem of the relation between mind and world, or thought and things, in a way that allows us to cast the problem away.". "Drawing on Kant, the German and English Romantics and Heidegger, Critchley argues that, through its descriptions of particular things and their difficult plainness, poetry evokes the 'mereness' of things. Poetry brings us to the realization that things merely are, an experience that provokes a mood of calm, a calm that allows the imagination to press back against the pressure of reality. Critchley also argues that this calm defines the cinematic eye of Terrence Malick, whose work is discussed at the end of the book."--BOOK JACKET.
Subjects
The Story of Philosophy
The Problems of Philosophy
Jenseits von Gut und Böse
The guide of the perplexed of Maimonides
Ἀπολογία Σωκράτους
Tractatus logico-philosophicus
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Things merely are?
This edition of Things merely are has approximately 160 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Things merely are?
For most readers, Things merely are typically takes between 3h 20m and 2h 13m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 40,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 40m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 6 days • Estimated word count: 40,000 words
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What is the word count of Things merely are?
The estimated word count for Things merely are is approximately 40,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Things merely are?
Things merely are was written by Simon Critchley.
When was Things merely are published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2005. The original work may have been published on a different date.