by Byung-Chul Han · Herder Editorial · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788425433924
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In 'The Aroma of Time,' Byung-Chul Han reflects on the contemporary temporal crisis, exploring the atomization and dispersion of time that he calls 'dyschrony.' In this philosophical essay, Han analyzes how the fleeting nature of each moment and the absence of a meaningful rhythm impact our perception of life and death. The author examines the causes and symptoms of this dyschrony, offering a perspective that challenges the traditional notion of time as a linear narrative. Through a dialogue with Nietzsche and Heidegger, Han proposes a vision of life that does not depend on theology or teleology, but finds its own 'aroma' in contemplation and acceptance of the present.
Byung-Chul Han is a South Korean-born German philosopher, Catholic theologian and cultural theorist. He was a professor at the Berlin University of the Arts and still occasionally gives courses there. His work largely centers around critiques of neoliberalism and its impact on society and the individual. Although he writes in German, his books have been best received in the Hispanosphere.
