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Autore |
Heighton Steven <1961-2022> |
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The virtues of disillusionment / / Steven Heighton |
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Edmonton, Canada : , : Athabasca University Press, , [2020] |
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©2020 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (24 pages) |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Illusion (Philosophy) |
Negativity (Philosophy) |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Intro -- Title Page -- Foreword -- The virtues of Disillusionment -- Copyright Page. |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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Steven Heighton mathematically evaluates the paradox of disillusionment while considering his own illusions and their impact on his writing. A meditation on language and philosophy, this essay exposes the secret tragedy of hope and examines how illusions affect creativity, art, and society. |
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