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Modernity and Its Discontents
Marsh, James L.; Caputo, John D.; Westphal, Merold
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Description for Modernity and Its Discontents
paperback. "[A] uniquely constructive dialogue which brings into focus the principal epistemological, ethical, and political issues.."-International Philosophical Quarterly Num Pages: 238 pages. BIC Classification: HPCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 3895 x 5830 x 19. Weight in Grams: 313.
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1992
Publisher
Fordham University Press United States
Number of pages
238
Condition
New
Number of Pages
238
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780823213450
SKU
V9780823213450
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About Marsh, James L.; Caputo, John D.; Westphal, Merold
James L. Marsh is Professor Emeritus of Philosophy at Fordham University. John D. Caputo is Thomas J. Watson Professor Emeritus of Religion at Syracuse University and David R. Cook Professor Emeritus of Philosophy at Villanova University. His most recent book is In Search of Radical Theology.
Reviews for Modernity and Its Discontents
“[A] uniquely constructive dialogue which brings into focus the principal epistemological, ethical, and political issues. . . .”
—International Philosophical Quarterly
—International Philosophical Quarterly