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Philosophy and the Return of Violence: Studies from this Widening Gyre

Hardback

Main Details

Title Philosophy and the Return of Violence: Studies from this Widening Gyre
Authors and Contributors      Edited by Christopher Yates
Edited by Nathan Eckstrand
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:232
Dimensions(mm): Height 234,Width 156
Category/GenreWestern philosophy from c 1900 to now
ISBN/Barcode 9781441152725
ClassificationsDewey:303.601
Audience
Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly

Publishing Details

Publisher Continuum Publishing Corporation
Imprint Continuum Publishing Corporation
Publication Date 24 February 2011
Publication Country United States

Description

Sets the resources of the philosophical tradition to the task of interpreting violence in its diverse expressions. This title states that philosophy can remain a vital partner in the twin tasks of diagnosis and action.

Author Biography

Christopher Yates is a Ph.D candidate in Philosophy at Boston College, USA. Nathan Eckstrand is a Ph.D candidate in Philosophy at Duquesne University, USA

Reviews

"This important collection of papers, some appearing in English for the first time, and others written specially for this occasion, is a welcome, timely effort by a number of philosophers to examine facets of the ever-increasing spiral of violence embedded in the warp and woof of the contemporary world. Running all the way from child slavery to 9/11, this volume is worth taking very seriously." -- Tom Rockmore, McAnulty College Distinguished Professor and Professor of Philosophy, Duquesne University, USA Editors Eckstrand (Duquesne) and Yates (Boston College), both still graduate students, have made a significant contribution to contemporary philosophy... This challenging, illuminating volume... is an indispensable volume for philosophers and graduate students. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Graduate students and researchers/faculty. -- CHOICE