From Art to Politics

Octavio Paz and the Pursuit of Freedom

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From Art to Politics

Octavio Paz and the Pursuit of Freedom

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This book offers an analysis of Paz's political thought, arguing that it is rooted in two separate and often antagonistic traditions, Liberalism and Romanticism. Grenier shows that Paz's political thought is best approached not so much by looking at the specific positions Paz took in the issues of his day, but rather by uncovering the core values at the heart of Paz's political philosophy. From Art to Politics gives not only a better understanding of Paz's thought, but also a discussion of the political culture and democratization of Mexico. The book takes a novel look at issues such as the relations between art and politics, the role of intellectuals, and the penchant of academics for 'machination' theories in the area of art and culture. The result is an account of Paz's work that is both more focused and more ambitious than those offered in previous books on Paz's politics.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Preface
Chapter 2 Interpretation and Culture
Chapter 3 Environments
Chapter 4 The Liberal Artist
Chapter 5 A Critique of Modernity
Chapter 6 The Other Voice
Chapter 7 Our Man in Non-Liberal Territory
Chapter 8 Appendix A: Octavio Paz, 1914-1998: A Chronology
Chapter 9 Appendix B: Works by Octavio Paz

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Published Dec 13 2001
Format Hardback
Edition 1st
Extent 170
ISBN 9780742511279
Imprint Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Dimensions 235 x 157 mm
Series Culture and Politics Series
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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