The Principle of Hope (Masterplots II: Nonfiction Series)
At a glance:
- Author: Ernst Bloch
- First Published: 1986
- Type of Work: Philosophy
- Genres: Nonfiction, Philosophy
- Subjects: Art or artists, Hope, Creative process, Thought or thinking
Form and Content
The multidimensional nature of The Principle of Hope, Ernst Bloch’s most important work, cannot be comprehended without a closer look at his personal development and background. Born into the drab community of Ludwigshafen, the son of assimilated Jews, he experienced a youth lacking the more varied cultural opportunities of the neighboring city of Mannheim. The difference between these two cities of his youth would sharpen his perception of class distinctions in German society and would help him understand the appeal Fascist ideology held for...
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