Philosopher Simon Critchley attempts to make sense of it all, and to establish a system of aesthetics - even poetics - to show what is beautiful in the beautiful game. He explores, too, how the experience of watching football opens a particular dimension in time; how its magic wards off oblivion; how its dramas play out national identity and non-identity; how we spectators, watching football with tragic pensiveness, participate in the play. And of course, as a football fan, he writes about his heroes and villains: about Zidane and Cruyff, Clough and Revie, Shankly and Klopp.
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Philosopher Simon Critchley attempts to make sense of it all, and to establish a system of aesthetics - even poetics - to show what is beautiful in the beautiful game. He explores, too, how the experience of watching football opens a particular dimension in time; how its magic wards off oblivion; how its dramas play out national identity and non-identity; how we spectators, watching football with tragic pensiveness, participate in the play. And of course, as a football fan, he writes about his heroes and villains: about Zidane and Cruyff, Clough and Revie, Shankly and Klopp.
Imprint | Profile Books Ltd |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Release date | April 2018 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | 2017 |
Authors | Simon Critchley |
Dimensions | 180 x 113 x 18mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 196 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-78125-922-1 |
Barcode | 9781781259221 |
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LSN | 1-78125-922-4 |