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1. 1. Downcast Eyes

   The Denigration of Vision in Twentieth-Century French Thought

   

   This scholarly work delves into the historical and philosophical evolution of visual perception, examining how sight has been privileged over other senses in Western culture. It explores the implications of this ocularcentrism on various aspects of society, including art, science, and philosophy, while critiquing the dominance of vision in shaping human understanding and experience. The text traverses through different epochs, from ancient times to modernity, offering a comprehensive analysis of how visuality has influenced cultural and intellectual paradigms, ultimately questioning the supremacy of the visual in the hierarchy of the senses.

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