General & Miscellaneous French History, Europe - Civilization, European Studies - France, 20th Century French History - Fourth & Fifth Republics, 1944 to Present, National Characteristics - Europe, 20th Century French History - General & Miscellaneous, Fr
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Overview
May '68 in France expressed a fundamental version of freedom: not freedom to succeed, but freedom to revolt. Political revolutions ultimately betray revolt because they cease to question themselves. Revolt, as I understand it—psychic revolt, analytic revolt, artistic revolt—refers to a permanent state of questioning, of transformations, an endless probing of appearances.In this book, Julia Kristeva extends the definition of revolt beyond politics per se. Kristeva sees revolt as a state of permanent questioning and transformation, of change that characterizes psychic life and, in the best cases, art. For her, revolt is not simply about rejection and destruction—it is a necessary process of renewal and regeneration.
Book Details
Published
June 5, 2002
Publisher
Semiotext[e]
Pages
139
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9781584350156