John Berger
Birth date: November 05, 1926
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“But because it is nevertheless ‘a work of art”’ – and art is thought to be greater than commerce – its market price is said to be a reflection of its spiritual value of an object, as distinct from a message or an example, can only be explained in terms of magic or religion.” In “Ways of Seeing” b...
Disclaimer: ARC read via Netgalley, courtesy of Verso. Book is being released October 27. 2015. It was my friend who introduced me to John Berger. When I say introduce, I mean in the way every reader does; in this case, by reading Ways of seeing (which is a very thoughtful, read ...
I found the early essays in this collection to be the most interesting. Honestly, I never knew that suits could be that interesting. The first essay, about animals, will at the very least get you to reconsider how you look at nature
2014 is the year everyone remembers the Great War, the war to end all wars. In just a few months, we will see the 100th anniversary of the assassination of Franz Josef and his wife, the declarations of war between the major combatants, and the beginning of the years of trench warfare and attrition. ...
Read only the title essay. I found it biased and preachy. Very little discussion of the animal's perspective. Assumes that; Farm or working animals are more natural than other modern interactions with animals. This form of natural is inherently better.
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