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This volume makes available in English for the first time Adorno's lectures on metaphysics. It provides a unique introduction not only to metaphysics but also to Adorno's own intellectual standpoint, as developed in his major work Negative Dialectics.Metaphysics for Adorno is defined by a central tension between concepts and immediate facts. Adorno traces this dualism back to Aristotle, whom he sees as the founder of metaphysics. In Aristotle it appears as an unresolved tension between form and matter. This basic split, in Adorno's interpretation, runs right through the history of metaphysics. Perhaps not surprisingly, Adorno finds this tension resolved in the Hegelian dialectic.Underlying this dualism is a further dichotomy, which Adorno sees as essential to metaphysics: while it dissolves belief in transcendental worlds by thought, at the same time it seeks to rescue belief in a reality beyond the empirical, again by thought. It is to this profound ambiguity, for Adorno, that the metaphysical tradition owes its greatness.The major part of these lectures, given by Adorno late in his life, is devoted to a critical exposition of Aristotle's thought, focusing on its central ambiguities. In the last lectures, Adorno's attention switches to the question of the relevance of metaphysics today, particularly after the Holocaust. He finds in metaphysical experiences, which transcend rational discourse without lapsing into irrationalism, a last precarious refuge of the humane truth to which his own thought always aspired.This volume will be essential reading for anyone interested in Adorno's work and will be a valuable text for students and scholars of philosophy and social theory.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of Adorno's lectures in 'Metaphysics: Concept and Problems'? A: Adorno's lectures primarily focus on the central tension between concepts and immediate facts in metaphysics, tracing this dualism back to Aristotle and exploring its implications throughout the history of metaphysics.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Metaphysics: Concept and Problems'? A: The author of 'Metaphysics: Concept and Problems' is Theodor Adorno, a prominent philosopher known for his critical theory and work in social philosophy.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'Metaphysics: Concept and Problems' was published on October 1, 2002.
- Q: How many pages does 'Metaphysics: Concept and Problems' have? A: This volume contains 224 pages.
- Q: Is 'Metaphysics: Concept and Problems' available in different formats? A: The book is available in paperback format.
- Q: What condition is the book 'Metaphysics: Concept and Problems' in? A: The book is listed as being in new condition.
- Q: What topics does Adorno address in his lectures? A: Adorno addresses critical expositions of Aristotle's thought, the relevance of metaphysics today, and the interplay between belief in transcendental realities and empirical facts.
- Q: Who would benefit from reading 'Metaphysics: Concept and Problems'? A: This book is essential reading for anyone interested in Adorno's work, as well as students and scholars of philosophy and social theory.
- Q: What unique perspective does Adorno provide on metaphysics? A: Adorno offers a perspective that highlights the profound ambiguity in metaphysics, asserting that it both dissolves and seeks to preserve belief in realities beyond the empirical.
- Q: What is the significance of metaphysical experiences according to Adorno? A: Adorno sees metaphysical experiences as a precarious refuge for humane truth that transcends rational discourse, especially in the context of modern philosophical inquiries post-Holocaust.