From Romanticism to Critical Theory

The book delves into the evolution of literary theory, beginning with Romantic responses to Kant and progressing through German philosophical traditions. Andrew Bowie highlights the development of these ideas, culminating in Heidegger's perspectives on art and truth, as well as the contributions of Adorno, Benjamin, and the Frankfurt School's Critical Theory. It offers an insightful examination of how Romanticism influenced contemporary philosophical thought in literature.