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Title: Modernity and its Discontents
Condition: New
Description: 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.
Author: James L. Marsh, John D. Caputo
Country/Region of Manufacture: US
EAN: 9780823213450
Format: Paperback
ISBN-10: 0823213455
ISBN: 9780823213450
Publisher: Fordham University Press
Genre: Philosophy & Spirituality
Release Date: 01/01/1992
Language: English
Item Height: 229mm
Item Length: 152mm
Release Year: 1992

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