States of Shock

Dive into Bernard Stiegler's profound examination of contemporary society in his enlightening work, States of Shock, published by John Wiley and Sons Ltd in 2014. Spanning 200 pages, this hardback edition offers a critical analysis of the impact industrial society has on reason. Stiegler revisits the warnings of Horkheimer, Adorno, and Polanyi, illustrating how the regression of reason has culminated in a societal landscape fraught with unreason, stupidity, and madness. Drawing on rich philosophical traditions, he engages with themes of education, sociology, and poststructuralism, making this book a must-read for those interested in the complexities of modern knowledge and society. Explore Stiegler's thought-provoking insights that challenge readers to rethink the frameworks of rationality in today's world.