Das Geheimnis des Alltäglichen

Since the 80ies Michel de Certeau’s analyses of everyday life had influenced the development of Cultural Studies. For example the practices of consumption and reception were described as resistant tactics in the work of John Fiske. But many aspects of de Certeau’s complex theory were not considered. Against this background his works is surveyed in the context of theories of everyday life. The study shows that the potential of de Certeau’s critical cultural analysis has yet to be disclosed and realized. So he has developed a subtle theory of everyday practices, delineated a science of the singular and explored the relationships between the unconscious and everyday life/between utopia and everyday life.