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Criticism After Critique: Aesthetics, Literature, and the Political

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In the wake of postmodernism's critique of traditional notions of truth and objectivity, the field of literary criticism has been undergoing a significant transformation. One of the most important developments in this transformation has been the emergence of "criticism after critique." This new approach to criticism seeks to move beyond the deconstructive emphasis on the instability and indeterminacy of meaning, and to explore the ways in which literature can still offer insights into the world and our place in it.

Criticism After Critique: Aesthetics, Literature, and the Political is a major new work that brings together leading scholars in the field of criticism after critique. The book offers a comprehensive overview of the current state of the field, and explores the ways in which criticism after critique is reshaping our understanding of literature, aesthetics, and the political.

Criticism after Critique: Aesthetics, Literature, and the Political

by Jeffrey R. Di Leo

5 out of 5

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The Crisis of Criticism

In the late 20th century, the field of literary criticism was in a state of crisis. The traditional foundations of criticism, such as the belief in the objectivity of truth and the authority of the critic, had been eroded by the rise of postmodernism. As a result, many critics felt that there was no longer any point in trying to interpret literature in a traditional way.

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The crisis of criticism was particularly acute in the field of aesthetics. Traditional theories of aesthetics had been based on the idea that there are certain objective standards of beauty and taste. However, postmodernism challenged this view, arguing that beauty is subjective and that there is no universal standard of taste. As a result, many critics felt that there was no longer any way to make meaningful judgments about the aesthetic value of literature.

The Emergence of Criticism After Critique

In the early 21st century, a new approach to criticism began to emerge. This new approach, which has come to be known as "criticism after critique," seeks to move beyond the deconstructive emphasis on the instability and indeterminacy of meaning. Criticism after critique argues that it is still possible to make meaningful judgments about literature, even if there is no longer any universal standard of truth or beauty.

Criticism after critique is based on the idea that literature is a form of social and political discourse. As such, literature can offer insights into the world and our place in it. Criticism after critique seeks to uncover these insights by analyzing the ways in which literature represents social and political issues.

The Political Turn in Criticism

One of the most important developments in criticism after critique has been the "political turn." This turn has led to a new emphasis on the ways in which literature can be used to explore social and political issues. Criticism after critique argues that literature is not simply a reflection of the world, but that it can also play an active role in shaping the world.

The political turn in criticism has been influenced by a number of factors, including the rise of globalization, the increasing inequality of wealth and power, and the growing threat of climate change. These factors have led to a renewed interest in the ways in which literature can be used to address social and political problems.

The Future of Criticism

Criticism after critique is a new and exciting approach to literary criticism. It offers a way to move beyond the deconstructive emphasis on the instability and indeterminacy of meaning, and to explore the ways in which literature can still offer insights into the world and our place in it.

The future of criticism after critique is bright. The field is growing rapidly, and new and innovative approaches to criticism are emerging all the time. As the world continues to change, criticism after critique will continue to offer new and important insights into literature and its role in society.

This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the future of literary criticism. It is a timely and important work that offers a new and exciting approach to understanding literature and its role in society.

Criticism after Critique: Aesthetics, Literature, and the Political

by Jeffrey R. Di Leo

5 out of 5