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The Idea of Continental Philosophy: A Philosophical Chronicle
Dr. Simon Glendinning
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Description for The Idea of Continental Philosophy: A Philosophical Chronicle
Paperback. Simon Glendinning provides a clear picture of the current state of the contemporary philosophical culture by tracing the origins and development of the idea of a 'distinctive' Continental tradition. Num Pages: 160 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HP. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 214 x 139 x 11. Weight in Grams: 204.
The idea of Continental Philosophy has never been properly explained in philosophical terms. In this short and engaging book Simon Glendinning attempts finally to succeed where others have failed -- although not by giving an account of its internal unity but by showing instead why no such account can be given. Providing a clear picture of the current state of the contemporary philosophical culture Glendinning traces the origins and development of the idea of a distinctive Continental tradition, critiquing current attempts to survey the field of contemporary philosophy.
The idea of Continental Philosophy has never been properly explained in philosophical terms. In this short and engaging book Simon Glendinning attempts finally to succeed where others have failed -- although not by giving an account of its internal unity but by showing instead why no such account can be given. Providing a clear picture of the current state of the contemporary philosophical culture Glendinning traces the origins and development of the idea of a distinctive Continental tradition, critiquing current attempts to survey the field of contemporary philosophy.
Product Details
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
Weight
204g
Number of Pages
160
Place of Publication
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780748624713
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V9780748624713
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About Dr. Simon Glendinning
Simon Glendinning, is Fellow in European Philosophy at the European Institute at LSE. His interests lie primarily in the phenomenological movement in Europe and its relation to phenomenological philosophy from the English-speaking world. As well as numerous articles, he is the author of On Being With Others: Heidegger -- Derrida -- Wittgenstein (Routledge, 1998), and editor of Arguing with Derrida ... Read more
Reviews for The Idea of Continental Philosophy: A Philosophical Chronicle
Despite its consistently mild tone, Simon Glendinning's The Idea of Continental Philosophy is a provocative and uncompromising work. It is to be admired for this.
Jack Reynolds, La Trobe University International Journal of Philosophical Studies
Jack Reynolds, La Trobe University International Journal of Philosophical Studies