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| − | Controversial manifesto by acclaimed cultural theorist debated by leading writers | + | Controversial manifesto by acclaimed [[cultural]] theorist debated by leading writers |
| − | Fredric Jameson’s pathbreaking essay “An American Utopia” radically questions standard leftist notions of what constitutes an emancipated society. Advocated here are—among other | + | Fredric Jameson’s pathbreaking essay “An American Utopia” radically questions standard [[leftist]] notions of what constitutes an emancipated [[society]]. Advocated here are—among [[other]] things—[[universal]] conscription, the [[full]] acknowledgment of [[envy]] and resentment as a fundamental challenge to any [[communist]] society, and the acceptance that the [[division]] between [[work]] and leisure cannot be overcome. To create a new [[world]], we must first [[change]] the way we envision the world. Jameson’s [[text]] is ideally placed to trigger a debate on the alternatives to [[global]] [[capitalism]]. In addition to Jameson’s essay, the volume includes responses from [[philosophers]] and [[political]] and cultural [[analysts]], as well as an epilogue from [[Jameson]] himself. |
| − | Many will be appalled at what they will encounter in these pages—there will be blood! But perhaps one has to spill such (ideological) blood to give the Left a chance. | + | Many will be appalled at what they will [[encounter]] in these pages—there will be blood! But perhaps one has to spill such ([[ideological]]) blood to give the [[Left]] a [[chance]]. |
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Book Description
Controversial manifesto by acclaimed cultural theorist debated by leading writers
Fredric Jameson’s pathbreaking essay “An American Utopia” radically questions standard leftist notions of what constitutes an emancipated society. Advocated here are—among other things—universal conscription, the full acknowledgment of envy and resentment as a fundamental challenge to any communist society, and the acceptance that the division between work and leisure cannot be overcome. To create a new world, we must first change the way we envision the world. Jameson’s text is ideally placed to trigger a debate on the alternatives to global capitalism. In addition to Jameson’s essay, the volume includes responses from philosophers and political and cultural analysts, as well as an epilogue from Jameson himself.
Many will be appalled at what they will encounter in these pages—there will be blood! But perhaps one has to spill such (ideological) blood to give the Left a chance.
