About the book
By elaborating upon pivotal twentieth-century studies in language, representation, and subjectivity, Being Made Strange reorients the study of rhetoric according to the discursive formation of subjectivity. The author develops a theory of how rhetorical practices establish social, political, and ethical relations between self and other, individual and collectivity, good and evil, and past and present. He produces a novel methodology that analyzes not only what an individual says, but also the social, political, and ethical conditions that enable him or her to do so. This book also offers valuable ethical and political insights for the study of subjectivity in philosophy, cultural studies, and critical theory.
Editions of Being Made Strange
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780791460375
- PDF
- ISBN 9780791485392
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By elaborating upon pivotal twentieth-century studies in language, representation, and subjectivity, Being Made Strange reorients the study of rhetoric according to the discursive formation of subjectivity. The author develops a theory of how rhetorical practices establish social, political, and ethical relations between self and other, individual and collectivity, good and evil, and past and present. He produces a novel methodology that analyzes not only what an individual says, but also the social, political, and ethical conditions that enable him or her to do so. This book also offers valuable ethical and political insights for the study of subjectivity in philosophy, cultural studies, and critical theory.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Being Made Strange about?
By elaborating upon pivotal twentieth-century studies in language, representation, and subjectivity, Being Made Strange reorients the study of rhetoric according to the discursive formation of subjectivity. The author develops a theory of how rhetorical practices establish social, political, and ethical relations between self and other, individual and collectivity, good and evil, and past and present. He produces a novel methodology that analyzes not only what an individual says, but also the social, political, and ethical conditions that enable him or her to do so. This book also offers valuable ethical and political insights for the study of subjectivity in philosophy, cultural studies, and critical theory.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Being Made Strange?
Philosophy and Religion > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Ethics and moral philosophy
Where can I read a sample of Being Made Strange?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780791460375
How long is Being Made Strange and how many pages does it have?
Being Made Strange has 243 page(s)
Is Being Made Strange part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series SUNY series in Communication Studies
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Being Made Strange?
Bradford Vivian
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Being Made Strange is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780791460375) and pdf(ISBN 9780791485392)
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