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William Marx, "Libraries of the Mind" (Princeton UP, 2025)

New Books in Critical Theory

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Navigating the Mental Library

This chapter explores the concept of a 'mental library', emphasizing how forgotten books and personal experiences shape our understanding and communication. It highlights the limitations of traditional classification systems, like the Dewey Decimal System, and discusses the need for more inclusive and flexible methods of organizing knowledge. The conversation reflects on the interplay between individual and collective knowledge, revealing how literature transcends mere ownership and reading.

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