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Little Did I Know: Excerpts From Memory (Cultural Memory In The Present),New
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An autobiography in the form of a philosophical diary, Little Did I Know's underlying motive is to describe the events of a life that produced the kind of writing associated with Stanley Cavell's name. Cavell recounts his journey from early childhood in Atlanta, Georgia, through musical studies at UC Berkeley and Julliard, his subsequent veering off into philosophy at UCLA, his Ph.D. studies at Harvard, and his half century of teaching. Influential people from various fields figure prominently or in passing over the course of this memoir. J.L. Austin, Ernest Bloch, Roger Sessions, Thomas Kuhn, Robert Lowell, Rogers Albritton, Seymour Shifrin, John Rawls, Bernard Williams, W. V. O. Quine, and Jacques Derrida are no longer with us; but Cavell also pays homage to the living: Michael Fried, John Harbison, Rose Mary Harbison, Kurt Fischer, Milton Babbitt, Thompson Clarke, John Hollander, Hilary Putnam, Sandra Laugier, Belle Randall, and Terrence Malick. The drift of his narrative also registers the decisiveness of the relatively unknown and the purely accidental. Cavell's life has produced a trail of some eighteen published books that range from treatments of individual writers like Wittgenstein, Austin, Emerson, Thoreau, Heidegger, Shakespeare, and Beckett to studies in aesthetics, epistemology, moral and political philosophy, cinema, opera, and religion.
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- Q: What is 'Little Did I Know' about? A: 'Little Did I Know' is an autobiography by Stanley Cavell, presented as a philosophical diary that chronicles his life journey from childhood in Atlanta through his academic pursuits and teaching career.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Little Did I Know'? A: The author of 'Little Did I Know' is Stanley Cavell, a prominent philosopher and educator known for his work in aesthetics, moral philosophy, and cinema.
- Q: When was 'Little Did I Know' published? A: 'Little Did I Know' was published on July 23, 2010.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'Little Did I Know' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'Little Did I Know' have? A: 'Little Did I Know' contains 584 pages.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Little Did I Know'? A: 'Little Did I Know' explores themes of memory, philosophy, and the influence of significant figures in Cavell's life, spanning various fields including literature and music.
- Q: Is 'Little Did I Know' suitable for someone interested in philosophy? A: Yes, 'Little Did I Know' is suitable for readers interested in philosophy, particularly those interested in the works and ideas of Stanley Cavell and his intellectual journey.
- Q: What kind of writing style does Stanley Cavell use in this book? A: Stanley Cavell employs a reflective and philosophical writing style in 'Little Did I Know', blending autobiographical elements with deeper philosophical insights.
- Q: Are there any notable figures mentioned in 'Little Did I Know'? A: 'Little Did I Know' mentions several notable figures, including philosophers, musicians, and writers such as J.L. Austin, Thomas Kuhn, and Jacques Derrida.
- Q: What is the edition of 'Little Did I Know'? A: 'Little Did I Know' is published in its first edition.