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Philosophy and German Literature, 1700-1990

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Philosophy and German Literature, 1700-1990
Authors and Contributors      Edited by Nicholas Saul
SeriesCambridge Studies in German
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:338
Dimensions(mm): Height 229,Width 152
Category/GenreLiterary studies - general
History of Western philosophy
ISBN/Barcode 9780521154505
ClassificationsDewey:830.9384
Audience
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations Worked examples or Exercises

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 24 June 2010
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Although the importance of the interplay of literature and philosophy in Germany has often been examined within individual works or groups of works by particular authors, little research has been undertaken into the broader dialogue of German literature and philosophy as a whole. Philosophy and German Literature 1700-1990 offers six chapters by leading specialists on the dialogue between the work of German literary writers and philosophers through their works. The volume shows that German literature, far from being the mouthpiece of a dour philosophical culture dominated by the great names of Leibniz, Kant, Hegel, Marx, Heidegger and Habermas, has much more to offer: while possessing a high affinity with philosophy it explores regions of human insight and experience beyond philosophy's ken.

Reviews

Review of the hardback: '... a coherent account of the importance of philosophy for German-speaking countries emerges from these six chronologically arranged chapters ... for anyone embarking on a course of study of modern German thought or who is looking for a point of orientation, it can be recommended, not least because it has few competitors.' Modern Language Review