by Byung-Chul Han · HERDER · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788425450433
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In 'The Crisis of Narration', Byung-Chul Han explores how storytelling in today's information society has become a commercial tool that transforms narration into just another instrument of capitalism, spreading amidst disorientation and meaninglessness. Han argues that narration creates bonds and communities, saving us from contingency, while information turns us into isolated consumers. This essay analyzes the narrative crisis as a continuation of the author's reflections on the information society, offering a critical perspective on the transformative power of narratives in contrast to prevailing consumerism.
Byung-Chul Han is a South Korean-born German philosopher, Catholic theologian and cultural theorist. He was a professor at the Berlin University of the Arts and still occasionally gives courses there. His work largely centers around critiques of neoliberalism and its impact on society and the individual. Although he writes in German, his books have been best received in the Hispanosphere.
