The Crisis in Continental Philosophy

The Crisis in Continental Philosophy
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Publisher : A&C Black
Total Pages : 270
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ISBN-10 : 9781441162373
ISBN-13 : 1441162372
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Book Synopsis The Crisis in Continental Philosophy by : Robert Piercey

Download or read book The Crisis in Continental Philosophy written by Robert Piercey and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2011-10-20 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Continental philosophy has traditionally seen philosophy as historical, claiming that there are no new beginnings in the discipline, and that we must revisit the work of earlier thinkers again and again. Yet, continental philosophers rarely argue explicitly for their view of philosophy's past, and the discussions of the topic that exist tend to be riddled with confusion. Here, Robert Piercey asks why, and explores what the continental tradition must do to come to terms with this crisis. Piercey traces the confusion about history back to Hegel, who he argues sends a mixed message about historical thinking, one that is later adopted by Heidegger and then passed on to his successors. In addition to telling the story of this crisis, Piercey offers an account of historical thinking that does not lead to the difficulties that currently plague the continental tradition. The result is a highly original look at the development of continental thought and the nature of philosophy's historical turn.


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