Theorien des Performativen

The book 'Theories of the Performative' offers a critical examination of the concept of the performative, which has gained increasing significance in the humanities. It highlights the diverse aspects of performance, reality constitution, emergence, and presence effects, without absolutizing a uniform understanding. The authors, Klaus W. Hempfer and Jörg Volbers, draw on their expertise in literary theory, Romance studies, and philosophy to make the complex theoretical field accessible to a broader, interdisciplinary audience. The volume is characterized by a well-founded analysis and critical assessment of the current discourse, taking into account both historical and contemporary perspectives. The precise presentation of the theoretical approaches allows readers to form a nuanced understanding of the various interpretations of the performative. The work is aimed at an academically interested audience engaged with the foundations and developments of the humanities.