Modernity and Its Discontents
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The introduction by Merold Westphal sets the scene: Two books, two visions of philosophy, two friends and sometimes colleagues.... Modernity and Its Discontents is a debate between Caputo and Marsh in which each upheld their opposing philosphical positions by critical modernism and post-modernism. The book opens with a critique of each debater of the other's previous work. With its passionate point-counterpoint form, the book recalls the philosphical dialogues of classical times, but the writing style remains lucid and uncluttered. Taking the failure of Englightenment ideals as their common ground, the debaters challenge each other's ideas on the nature of post-foundationalist critique. At the core of the argument lies the timely question of the role that each person can play in creating a truly humane society.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0823213455
ISBN13:9780823213450
Release Date:January 1992
Publisher:Fordham University Press
Length:238 Pages
Weight:1.40 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"
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Modern, all too modern
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
A Stimulating debate that gets to the heart of the dispute between modernists and postmodernists. Some clarity in an often foggy dispute.
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