Pons asinorum or the future of nonsense [1929]
Published by Recreasoft, Paris, 2026
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Language: English. Approximately 126 pages. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1929. Text in English. This comprehensive study delves into the philosophical and literary dimensions of nonsense, tracing its evolution from medieval scholasticism to modernist thought. The authors examine the 'pons asinorum' (literally 'bridge of asses') as a metaphor for intellectual paradoxes and the limits of rational discourse. The work analyzes key texts and thinkers who have engaged with absurdity, including medieval theologians, Enlightenment philosophers, and 19th-century literary figures. Through close textual analysis, the book demonstrates how nonsense has functioned as both a subversive tool and a serious philosophical inquiry. The authors argue that understanding nonsense is crucial for grasping the development of modern critical thought, particularly in its engagement with irrationality and the boundaries of meaning. This edition reproduces the original 1929 text, offering valuable insights for scholars of intellectual history, literary theory, and the philosophy of language. Book images are non-contractual.…
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- Title
- Pons asinorum or the future of nonsense [1929]
- Author
- Edinger, George; Neep, E. J. C.
- Publisher
- Recreasoft, Paris
- Publication year
- 2026
- Condition
- New
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- Softcover
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- Reprint.
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