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Primitive Thinking
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This book examines the discourse on ‘primitive thinking’ in early twentieth century Germany. It explores texts from the social sciences, writings on art and language and – most centrally – literary...
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17 June 2024

This book examines the discourse on ‘primitive thinking’ in early twentieth century Germany. It explores texts from the social sciences, writings on art and language and – most centrally – literary works by Robert Musil, Walter Benjamin, Gottfried Benn and Robert Müller, focusing on three figurations of alterity prominent in European primitivism: indigenous cultures, children, and the mentally ill.
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Pages: 403
Publisher: De Gruyter
Imprint: De Gruyter
Publication Date:
17 June 2024
ISBN: 9783111520803
Format: Paperback
Nicola Gess, Universität Basel, Switzerland.