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Philosophical Reflections on the Changes in Eastern Europe
McBride, William L.. Ed(S): Raynova, Yvanka B.
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Paperback. A philosophical reflection on the changes in Eastern Europe that began in 1989. It focuses on issues such as the role of ideology; "conversions" of intellectuals; the place of philosophers in politics; the relationship between democratic slogans and everyday realities; and women's concerns. Editor(s): Raynova, Yvanka B. Series: Philosophy and the Global Context. Num Pages: 148 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DV; 3JJP; HBJD; HBLW3; HPCF; JFC; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 146 x 11. Weight in Grams: 300.
In this timely book, two philosophers_one American, one Bulgarian_explore the significance of the changes in Eastern Europe that began in 1989, and offer two alternative perspectives about them. The momentous events taking place in this region challenge philosophers to look for deeper understandings and explanations than are called for in purely strategic, political accounts. Philosophical Reflections on the Changes in Eastern Europe is written with an explicit awareness of the great differences_in cultural traditions, recent history, and current conditions_among the different regions and countries of Central and Eastern Europe, but the authors focus above all on certain significant commonalities that ... Read more
In this timely book, two philosophers_one American, one Bulgarian_explore the significance of the changes in Eastern Europe that began in 1989, and offer two alternative perspectives about them. The momentous events taking place in this region challenge philosophers to look for deeper understandings and explanations than are called for in purely strategic, political accounts. Philosophical Reflections on the Changes in Eastern Europe is written with an explicit awareness of the great differences_in cultural traditions, recent history, and current conditions_among the different regions and countries of Central and Eastern Europe, but the authors focus above all on certain significant commonalities that ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
148
Condition
New
Series
Philosophy and the Global Context
Number of Pages
148
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780847687985
SKU
V9780847687985
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About McBride, William L.. Ed(S): Raynova, Yvanka B.
William L. McBride is professor of philosophy at Purdue University. He is the author of Social and Political Philosophy, Sartre's Political Theory, The Philosophy of Marx, Social Theory at a Crossroads, and Fundamental Change in Law and Society: Hart and Sartre on Revolution and is the Edior of Sartre and Existentialism.
Reviews for Philosophical Reflections on the Changes in Eastern Europe
Philosopher-speak can easily become 'a language that the stranger does not know,' but McBride avoids the commonest pitfalls throughout the seven essays in this slim, accessible volume.
Raymond Pearson, University of Ulster, Coleraine
Irish Slavonic Studies
Raymond Pearson, University of Ulster, Coleraine
Irish Slavonic Studies