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Kniha Wagner a filosofie pojednává o filosofech, jimiž byl Wagner ovlivněn, a popisuje s pozoruhodnou sympatií a vnímavostí, jakým způsobem se jejich vliv konkrétně projevil v jeho tvorbě. Wagner byl jedním z mála velkých hudebních skladatelů, kteří se vážně zabývali studiem filosofie. A málokdo, s výjimkou odborníků wagneriánů, si uvědomuje, v jakém rozsahu pronikly filosofické myšlenky do jeho zralých operních děl. Wagnerova filosofie se během let měnila. V mládí byl typickým levicovým revolucionářem, ale ve středním věku, zklamaný politikou, se od ní odvrátil a začal hledat duchovní hodnoty ve vlastním nitru. Všechny tyto změny se odrážejí v jeho operách a Bryan Magee je skvěle popisuje. Kniha sleduje Wagnerův životní příběh od nadšeného mladistvého socialisty k téměř buddhistické resignaci jeho pozdních let – a nespouští ze zřetele, jak se tyto myšlenky promítly do jeho oper. Zkoumá vztah mezi slovy a hudbou, mezi vědomím a nevědomím, mezi uměním a filosofií. Střízlivě a kriticky posuzuje jak Wagnera, propadlého odpuzující paranoi, egocentrismu a antisemitismu, tak i Wagnerova uměleckého génia. Všímá si také skladatelova dlouhého a důvěrného přátelství s mnohem mladším Nietzschem.

Wagner was one of the few major composers who studied philosophy seriously. This title places the composer's artistic development in the context of the philosophy of his age, and offers a comprehensive study of the close links between Wagner and the philosophers - from the pre-Marxist socialists to Feuerbach and Schopenhauer. schovat popis

This is a revised and enlarged version of Bryan Magee's widely praised study of Schopenhauer, the most comprehensive book on this great philosopher. It contains a brief biography of Schopenhauer, a systematic exposition of his thought, and a critical discussion of the problems to which it gives rise and of its influence on a wide range of thinkers and artists. For this new edition Magee has added three new chapters and made many minor revisions and corrections throughout. This new edition will consolidate the book's standing as the definitive study of Schopenhauer.

Engaging with Richard Wagner's complex legacy, this book explores his unique blend of musical innovation and theatrical boldness alongside his philosophical inquiries. Bryan Magee examines Wagner's evolution from revolutionary socialist ideals to a more resigned outlook in his later years. The narrative highlights the interplay between abstract thought and music, revealing how it can inspire profound artistic creations. Magee also addresses Wagner's troubling traits, including his paranoia and anti-Semitism, juxtaposing them with his remarkable contributions to art.

This utterely compelling memoir opens with a sceptical nine-year-old Bryan Magee being taught the facts of life. A kid from the East End, he won a scholarship to one of the country's ancient public schools. The book comes to an end with his call-up into the army, and his unexpected posting to the School of Military Intelligence.

Philosophy is a subject that influences many aspects of our lives and our understanding of our experiences yet it can seem dauntingly inaccessible. This book features history of Western philosophy. It traces over 2500 years of Western philosophy from the Ancient Greeks to modern thinkers.

In this book, Magee tells the story of his own discovery of philosophy and not only makes it come alive but shows its relevance to daily life. Magee is the Carl Sagan of philosophy, the great popularizer of the subject, and author of a major new introductory history, The Story of Philosophy. This book follows the course of Magee's life, exploring philosophers and ideas as he himself encountered them, introducing all the great figures and their ideas, from the pre-Socratics to Bertrand Russell and Karl Popper, including Wittgenstein, Kant, Nietzsche, and Schopenhauer, rationalism, utilitarianism, empiricism, and existentialism.--From publisher description.

Karl Popper has been hailed as the greatest philosopher of all time and as a thinker whose influence is ackowledged by a variety of scholars. This work demonstrates Popper's importance across the whole range of philosophy and provides an introduction to the main themes of philosophy itself.

The narrative explores Bryan Magee's personal journey into the realm of philosophy, illustrating its significance in everyday life. As a prominent popularizer of philosophical thought, he introduces readers to influential figures and concepts, spanning from the pre-Socratics to 20th-century thinkers like Russell and Popper. Magee's engaging storytelling reveals the evolution of philosophical ideas, including rationalism, utilitarianism, and existentialism, making complex theories accessible and relevant to contemporary readers.