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Georges Bataille
ISBN 9780141195568
Rs. 880
Penguin Classics
Eroticism
Who it's for: Readers interested in philosophy and human sexuality
Georges Bataille's 'Eroticism' is a seminal philosophical inquiry into the intricate connections between sexuality, religion, and death. This influential study delves into human experience, arguing that our deepest desires and taboos are fundamentally linked to our understanding of the sacred and the profane, and our ultimate confrontation with mortality.Why You Should Read? Explore Bataille's groundbreaking theory on the intertwining of eroticism, death, and the sacred. Gain insights into the transgression of social taboos and its role in overcoming human isolation. Examine critical perspectives on figures like Freud, Sade, and Saint Theresa within the context of sexuality. Engage with a challenging work from a pivotal 20th-century thinker who defied conventional boundaries.
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- Explores the connection between eroticism, death, and the sacred
- Discusses transgression of social taboos and overcoming isolation
- Engages with Freud, Sade, and Saint Theresa on sexuality
- A challenging work by a pivotal 20th-century thinker
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What is the main argument of the book?
The book argues that eroticism is fundamentally linked to death and the sacred, and that our deepest desires and taboos are connected to our understanding of mortality.
Does the book discuss specific thinkers?
Yes, it examines critical perspectives on figures like Freud, Sade, and Saint Theresa within the context of sexuality.
Is this book suitable for beginners?
It is a challenging work from a pivotal 20th-century thinker, so it is better suited for readers with some background in philosophy.



