The Step Back: Ethics And Politics After Deconstruction (Suny Series in Contemporary Continental Philosophy) - Couverture souple

Wood, David

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0791464644 ISBN 13 : 9780791464649

Editeur : State University of New York Press, 2006

Synopsis

Explores the ethical and political possibilities of philosophy after deconstruction.

This original contribution to the ethical and political significance of philosophy addresses a number of major themes-identity, violence, the erotic, freedom, responsibility, religious belief, globalization-and critically engages with the work of Kierkegaard, Wittgenstein, Heidegger, Derrida, and Levinas. It promotes a unique blend of deconstructive critique and a certain English skepticism, leading to the affirmation of a negative capability-a patience and vigilance in the face of both human folly and philosophy's own homegrown pathologies. The author argues for the extension of our sense of openness and responsibility to animal life, and indeed life in general, and not just to the human.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

David Wood is Professor of Philosophy at Vanderbilt University. His many books include Thinking After Heidegger.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: State University of New York Press
• Date d'édition: 2006
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0791464644
• ISBN 13: 9780791464649
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 250
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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