{"title":"Olli Lagerspetz","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our Olli Lagerspetz collection, where you can delve into the intriguing world of Philosophy and Psychology. Known for his profound insights and engaging writing style, Olli Lagerspetz offers readers a unique perspective on everyday concepts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLagerspetz has contributed significantly to philosophical discourse, particularly with his notable work, \u003cem\u003eA Philosophy of Dirt\u003c\/em\u003e. In this book, he explores the concept of 'dirt', examining its role in human culture, perception, and thought. Through his exploration, Lagerspetz challenges the conventional boundaries between cleanliness and uncleanliness, prompting readers to rethink their understanding of purity and value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach book within this collection invites readers to reflect on the philosophical implications of ordinary experiences. Whether you're a seasoned philosopher or a curious newcomer, Olli Lagerspetz's works provide an enlightening exploration of human thought and societal norms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the philosophical depths of everyday life with Olli Lagerspetz's thought-provoking collection. Perfect for those who appreciate a blend of intellectual curiosity and insightful analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-philosophy-of-dirt-by-olli-lagerspetz-9781780239187","title":"A Philosophy of Dirt","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is dirt? What does it really mean to be dirty? Or clean? Dirt and cleaning are often associated with ideas of guilt, otherness, and social control, but also with living responsibly and in harmony with the environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this witty and groundbreaking study, Olli Lagerspetz offers a persuasive discussion of dirt and its ramifications in philosophy and culture. He argues that questions of dirt and soiling can neither be reduced to hygiene nor to ritual pollution. Instead, they are part and parcel of almost every human activity. As participants in material culture, we produce things and dispose of them, but we also engage with them practically, aesthetically, and morally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRanging through subjects and times, from Heraclitus of Ephesus, through the Renaissance, via Ludwig Wittgenstein and Martin Heidegger, to the hygienic products of modernity and abject art, Lagerspetz constantly questions current thinking on the subject, and proposes a new view of dirt based on our physical engagement with the world. \u003ci\u003eA Philosophy of Dirt\u003c\/i\u003e is essential reading for scholars and students of philosophy, as well as all who feel soiled and want to know why.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46768596582636,"sku":"9781780239187","price":44.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/23178283482821.jpg?v=1756381443"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/olli-lagerspetz.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}