Doing Justice
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Doing JusticeDiscover the profound insights of Pablo Oyarzun, one of the leading Benjamin scholars in Latin America. In this essential academic work, Oyarzun delves deep into the intricate concepts of Walter Benjamin, such as translation, experience, and the nature of history and storytelling. This book, published by John Wiley & Sons in 2020, not only explores Benjamin's ideas but also reflects on the critical theory regarding the notion of 'doing justice.' With

Discover the profound insights of Pablo Oyarzun, one of the leading Benjamin scholars in Latin America. In this essential academic work, Oyarzun delves deep into the intricate concepts of Walter Benjamin, such as translation, experience, and the nature of history and storytelling. This book, published by John Wiley & Sons in 2020, not only explores Benjamin's ideas but also reflects on the critical theory regarding the notion of 'doing justice.' With 180 pages of thought-provoking content, Oyarzun encourages readers to critically engage with the concept of justice, emphasizing its implications in contemporary society. Justice is not simply an action but a complex interplay of agency and responsibility that can often hide the identity of those who enact it. Oyarzun's systematic reflection will challenge your understanding and inspire a commitment to social responsibility. Perfect for students, philosophers, and anyone interested in critical thought and Latin American perspectives, this book is a crucial addition to your library. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW, ISBN: 9781509541980.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

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ISBN: 9781509541980
Year: 2020
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 180


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Pablo Oyarzun is one of the foremost Benjamin scholars in Latin America. His writings have shaped the reception of Benjamin™s work in Latin America and have been central to the effort to identify the tasks and responsibilities of the kind of critical theory that would interrupt social violenceIn this book Oyarzun examines some of the key concepts in Benjamin™s work “ including his concepts of translation, experience, history and storytelling “ and relates them to his own systematic reflection on the nature and implications of ˜doing justice™. What is meant by the words ˜justice was done™? The passive voice is important here. On the one hand, justice does nothing: it is not an agent, it can only prevail or fail, and if it fails, it does so without limit. On the other hand, the passive voice alludes to the agents of an action while covering them up; the allusion is the masking of the identity and traces of the person who accomplishes the action. And this cover-up can be dangerous: it can cover-up the executioners, who are subjects that everyone can confirm anonymously, without their being recognized and without their wanting to be recognized. Justice, argues Oyarzun, can only be done in the active effort to do justice “ or, as Benjamin would say, in the striving to turn the world into the highest goodThis book by one of Chile™s most distinguished philosophers will be of value to anyone interested in Benjamin™s work and in the development of critical theory in Latin America.
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