Parables for the Virtual

Discover the groundbreaking work of Brian Massumi in Parables for the Virtual, published in 2021. This essential text spans 277 pages and has become a cornerstone for interdisciplinary scholars in the humanities. Massumi explores the intricate relationships between the body and various media, including television, film, and the internet, revealing how these cultural formations engage our senses on multiple levels. By renewing and assessing the ideas of William James's radical empiricism and Henri Bergson's philosophy of perception, Massumi provides a compelling lens through the framework of postwar French philosophy, particularly the insights of Deleuze and Guattari. Dive into this thought-provoking exploration that challenges conventional understanding and invites readers to rethink the dynamics of sensation and media in our contemporary world.