The authenticity hoax: how we get lost finding ourselves

✍ Scribed by Potter, Andrew

Publisher: McClelland & Stewart
Year: 2010
Tongue: English
Category: Library

No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.

✦ Synopsis

Malaise of modernity -- A false return -- The creative self -- Conspicuous authenticity -- Perils of transparency -- Vote for me, I'm authentic -- Culture is for tourists -- The end of history.

✦ Table of Contents

Malaise of modernity --
A false return --
The creative self --
Conspicuous authenticity --
Perils of transparency --
Vote for me, I'm authentic --
Culture is for tourists --
The end of history.

✦ Subjects

Authenticité (Philosophie)--Aspect social;Authenticity (Philosophy)--Social aspects;Civilisation--21e siècle;Consommation (Économie politique)--Aspect psychologique;Consumption (Economics)--Psychological aspects;;Civilization, Modern--21st century;Civilization, Modern;;Authenticity (Philosophy) -- Social aspects;Consumption (Economics) -- Psychological aspects;Civilization, Modern -- 21st century;Authenticité (Philosophie) -- Aspect social;Consommation (Économie politique) -- Aspect psychologi

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