Books › Textbooks › Communication & Journalism

For More than One Voice: Toward a Philosophy of Vocal Expression

Name: For More than One Voice: Toward a Philosophy of Vocal Expression
Price: 21.49 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (9 reviews)

5.0 of 5 Stars: Communication & Journalism - For More than One Voice: Toward a Philosophy of Vocal Expression

$21.49

Buying Options

Description

Book Synopsis: The human voice does not deceive. The one who is speaking is inevitably revealed by the singular sound of her voice, no matter “what” she says. We take this fact for granted—for example, every time someone asks, over the telephone, “Who is speaking?” and receives as a reply the familiar utterance, “It's me.” Starting from the given uniqueness of every voice, Cavarero rereads the history of philosophy through its peculiar evasion of this embodied uniqueness. She shows how this history—along with the fields it comprehends, such as linguistics, musicology, political theory, and studies in orality—might be grasped as the “devocalization of Logos,” as the invariable privileging of semantike over phone, mind over body. Female figures—from the Sirens to the Muses, from Echo to opera singers—provide a crucial counterhistory, one in which the embodied voice triumphs over the immaterial semantic. Reconstructing this counterhistory, Cavarero proposes a “politics of the voice” wherein the ancient bond between Logos and politics is reconfigured, and wherein what matters is not the communicative content of a given discourse, but rather who is speaking.

Details

Discover the power of the human voice with our groundbreaking book, "For More than One Voice: Toward a Philosophy of Vocal Expression." Unlock the secrets of vocal uniqueness and how it shapes our understanding of communication. In a world where words can be deceiving, the voice never lies. Experience the revelation of every speaker through the distinctiveness of their voice.

Dr. Cavarero takes you on a captivating journey through the history of philosophy, linguistics, musicology, political theory, and orality studies, shedding light on how these disciplines have downplayed the significance of vocal expression. It's time to challenge the dominance of mere semantics over the embodied voice. Female figures such as the Sirens, Muses, and opera singers become powerful symbols of a counterhistory where the physical voice triumphs over abstract meaning.

Are you ready to embark on a transformative reading experience? "For More than One Voice" not only reconstructs the neglected narrative of the voice but also proposes a revolutionary "politics of the voice." In this new paradigm, what truly matters is not the content of the discourse but the identity and presence of the speaker. Join us on this intellectual voyage and reshape your understanding of the fundamental bond between Logos and politics.

Don't miss your chance to delve into this groundbreaking exploration of vocal expression and its profound implications. Experience a paradigm shift in philosophy and discover the invisible power of the human voice. Unlock your understanding of our shared history through an unexplored perspective. To start your transformative journey, order "For More than One Voice" today!

See All Buying Options...

More Details...