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Book Synopsis: Georges Bataille considered The Accursed Share, his radical critique of economic theories based on rational categories of need, scarcity, and utility, his most important project. In Volume I, he announced two further volumes, The History of Eroticism and Sovereignty, but he never published them in book form. This Zone edition includes in a single volume a reconstruction of completed versions of these texts as published in Bataille’s posthumous collected works.
Here, Bataille expands on the notion developed in Volume I of an economics based not on the management of scarce resources but on the exuberant consumption of excess production, the accursed share. In its first part, Bataille identifies eroticism as an ideal form of consumption, since in his view it is useless, purposeless. As this expenditure of excess energy demarcates the realm of human autonomy, the study of eroticism leads naturally to an examination of sovereignty, in which Bataille defines the sovereign individual as one who consumes and does not labor, creating a life beyond the realm of utility.
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Looking to delve into the fascinating world of economics and consumption? Look no further than The Accursed Share, Vols. 2 and 3: The History of Eroticism and Sovereignty. This extraordinary book by Georges Bataille will revolutionize your understanding of economic theories. Bataille boldly challenges the conventional wisdom of scarcity and utility, instead proposing a radical concept - the exuberant consumption of excess production, known as the accursed share.
Volume I introduced this groundbreaking idea, and in this Zone edition, you'll now be able to explore the enticing depths of Bataille's arguments on eroticism and sovereignty. Bataille argues that eroticism is the ultimate form of consumption, as it transcends any practical purpose or usefulness. Through erotism, individuals are able to tap into their autonomous nature and achieve a level of freedom unlike any other.
With a focus on the sovereign individual, Bataille delves into the realm of consumption without labor. By embracing a life beyond utility, these individuals create a unique existence that defies traditional norms. In The Accursed Share, Vols. 2 and 3, Bataille takes you on an intellectual journey that will challenge your preconceived notions and open your mind to new possibilities.
Get ready to embark on an intellectual adventure that will reshape your understanding of economics and consumption. Don't miss out on the opportunity to read this thought-provoking masterpiece. Order your copy of The Accursed Share, Vols. 2 and 3: The History of Eroticism and Sovereignty today!
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