Philosophy of Nonsense

The Intuitions of Victorian Nonsense Literature

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy
Cover of the book Philosophy of Nonsense by Jean-Jacques Lecercle, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Jean-Jacques Lecercle ISBN: 9781134902408
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: November 12, 2012
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Jean-Jacques Lecercle
ISBN: 9781134902408
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: November 12, 2012
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

'Jean-Jacques Lecercle's remarkable Philosophy of Nonsense offers a sustained and important account of an area that is usually hastily dismissed. Using the resources of contemporary philosophy - notably Deleuze and Lyotard - he manages to bring out the importance of nonsense' - Andrew Benjamin, University of Warwick

Why are we, and in particular why are philosophers and linguists, so fascinated with nonsense? Why do Lewis Carroll and Edward Lear appear in so many otherwise dull and dry academic books? This amusing, yet rigorous new book by Jean-Jacques Lecercle shows how the genre of nonsense was constructed and why it has proved so enduring and enlightening for linguistics and philosophy.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

'Jean-Jacques Lecercle's remarkable Philosophy of Nonsense offers a sustained and important account of an area that is usually hastily dismissed. Using the resources of contemporary philosophy - notably Deleuze and Lyotard - he manages to bring out the importance of nonsense' - Andrew Benjamin, University of Warwick

Why are we, and in particular why are philosophers and linguists, so fascinated with nonsense? Why do Lewis Carroll and Edward Lear appear in so many otherwise dull and dry academic books? This amusing, yet rigorous new book by Jean-Jacques Lecercle shows how the genre of nonsense was constructed and why it has proved so enduring and enlightening for linguistics and philosophy.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book Holy Images (Routledge Revivals) by Jean-Jacques Lecercle
Cover of the book Pain, Pleasure and Perversity by Jean-Jacques Lecercle
Cover of the book Understanding and Governing Sustainable Tourism Mobility by Jean-Jacques Lecercle
Cover of the book Oil States in the New Middle East by Jean-Jacques Lecercle
Cover of the book Greed by Jean-Jacques Lecercle
Cover of the book Governance and the Democratic Deficit by Jean-Jacques Lecercle
Cover of the book Containment and Reciprocity by Jean-Jacques Lecercle
Cover of the book Association Football by Jean-Jacques Lecercle
Cover of the book Religion and The Transformation of Capitalism by Jean-Jacques Lecercle
Cover of the book Reporting Disaster on Deadline by Jean-Jacques Lecercle
Cover of the book Fathering Through Sport and Leisure by Jean-Jacques Lecercle
Cover of the book Welfare Racism by Jean-Jacques Lecercle
Cover of the book Beyond Liquidity by Jean-Jacques Lecercle
Cover of the book Small Arms and Security by Jean-Jacques Lecercle
Cover of the book The Multinational Man (RLE International Business) by Jean-Jacques Lecercle
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy