Distinction

Discover the social distinctions that shape our perceptions of taste, beauty, and class in this classic work by Pierre Bourdieu. Through empirical research and theoretical critique, Bourdieu explores the relationship between systems of classification and social conditions, offering a compelling critique of selective criteria and styles of life. While the final chapter analyzes Kant's use of social categories in his analysis of aesthetic judgment, the heart of the book lies in uncovering the hidden ways that class and taste inform our understanding of the world.