Embracing Democracy: Hermann Broch, Politics and Exile, 1918 to 1951 by Donald L

Description: Embracing Democracy by Donald L. Wallace, Jost Hermand Embracing Democracy chronicles the development of Hermann Brochs political theory from the founding of the Austrian First Republic to his exile in the United States. The author argues that Brochs intellectual position represents a merger between his Viennese Bildung and his new experience as an exile from fascism. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Hermann Broch wrote two of the most significant novels of German modernism, The Sleepwalkers and The Death of Virgil, which established his importance to German literature. His writings on democracy, mass delusion and internationalism are more obscure. Embracing Democracy examines the central political, social and psychological tenets of Brochs concept of "total democracy" as an expression of the synthesis of his European intellectual development – his Viennese Bildung – and his new position as an exile from fascism. This book chronicles Brochs experiences from the founding of the Austrian First Republic to his exile in the United States (1918 to 1951). The author traces two seemingly contradictory narratives in Brochs political consciousness. On the one hand, Broch held an intellectual position in his post-exile political theory that was consistent with the philosophy of history, psychology and epistemology of his Viennese milieu. On the other hand, he significantly reconceived the utility of politics for his theory of value construction, while also becoming more involved in political activism. This book provides new perspectives on the work of Hermann Broch beyond his literary œuvre and offers insights into the development of political theory among exiled European intellectuals in the United States. Author Biography Donald L. Wallace is Assistant Professor of History at the United States Naval Academy. He is an intellectual historian of Central Europe with a special interest in European intellectual immigration to the United States in the twentieth century. Table of Contents Contents: Introduction: Brochs theory of value construction, his philosophy of history, and his theory of "Total Democracy" – Metropolis of Kitsch: The Ethical Source of Brochs Politics: Brochs intellectual milieu in fin-de-siècle Vienna, including his relationship to positivism, neo-Kantianism, philosophical irrationality, assimilation and critical modernism, ego psychology, and liberalism – Politics of Disengagement, 1914 to 1936: Brochs political activities and attitude in the Austrian First Republic based on his personal writings and published essays – The Sleepwalkers and Modernity: Brochs political engagement expressed through his first novel, The Sleepwalkers – Politics of Engagement: Brochs biography in American exile and his unpublished work on mass delusion – America and Democracy: Brochs theory of total democracy and his critique of American democracy – Conclusion: The contribution of Brochs life and work to the debate over humanism and liberalism. Details ISBN3034307705 Author Jost Hermand Pages 268 Publisher Peter Lang AG, Internationaler Verlag der Wissenschaften Series German Life & Civilization Year 2014 ISBN-10 3034307705 ISBN-13 9783034307703 Format Paperback Publication Date 2014-09-16 Imprint Peter Lang AG, Internationaler Verlag der Wissenschaften Subtitle Hermann Broch, Politics and Exile, 1918 to 1951 Place of Publication Pieterlen Country of Publication Switzerland DEWEY 838.91209 Birth 1968 Edition 1st Short Title EMBRACING DEMOCRACY Language English Media Book UK Release Date 2014-09-16 Edition Description New edition Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161298516;

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