Are the Humanities Inconsequent?

In "Are the Humanities Inconsequent?", renowned author Jerome McGann presents a thought-provoking exploration of literary studies through a patacritical lens. Published by Prickly Paradigm Press in 2009, this engaging paperback spans 113 pages and challenges conventional notions of aesthetics. Drawing inspiration from the discontinuous and multitonal critical methods of works such as Carlyle's "Sartor Resartus" and Laura Riding's "Anarchism Is Not Enough," McGann argues that aesthetics functions as a science of exceptions. He posits that every critical practice is not only unique but also an exception unto itself. This book is essential for anyone interested in the intersection of literature, history, and criticism, offering fresh insights that will resonate with scholars and casual readers alike. Discover the complexities of the humanities and their relevance in contemporary discourse by diving into this compelling work.