New Century Philosophy
Hardback
Main Details
Title |
New Century Philosophy
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Anthony O'Hear
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Physical Properties |
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Category/Genre | Western philosophy from c 1900 to now |
ISBN/Barcode |
9780826451545
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Classifications | Dewey:109 |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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Imprint |
Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.
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Publication Date |
1 March 2003 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
In this powerful re-examination of the purpose and direction of philosophy for the new century O'Hear engages with our most pressing questions. Is there knowledge outside of science? Does religion still have meaning and coherence today? What is beauty and why do so few contemporary artists believe in it? In making a strong case for the relevance of philosophy O'Hear presents a coherent and compelling vision for recovering wisdom in our time.
Author Biography
ANTHONY O'HEAR is Weston Professor of Philosophy at the University of Buckingham and Director of the Royal Institute of Philosophy. He is editor of the journal Philosophy and his publications include Beyond Evolution (Clarendon Press, 1997), Plato's Children (Gordon Square, 2005) and After Progress (Bloomsbury, 1999).
Reviews"Trenchant, clear, nontechnical, and profluent." --Choice, March 2002
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