Not Yet Reconsidering Ernst Bloch

An introduction to the work of the great Marxist utopian. In both the United States and Britain Ernst Bloch's subtle philosophy and cultural criticism is attracting a new generation of readers and his utopian thought is finding new resonance. This volume of essays is the first book to engage with Bloch's thought across a wide range of contemporary contexts. The essays gathered here recommend Bloch's work as a challenge to older models of historical materialism and utopian emancipation, and give specific examples of how that work can contribute to current debates about utopia, nationalism and collective memory, the liberatory content of popular cultural forms, and the complex relationship between ideology and everyday life. Together they provide a timely introduction to one of the most inspiring thinkers of the twentieth century. Contributors include: Klaus Berghahn, Tim Dayton, Vincent Geoghagan, Henry Giroux, David Kaufmann, Mary Layoun, Ruth Levitas, Peter McLaren, Tom Moylan, Darko Suvin and Jack Zipes.