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Modern French Philosophy : From Existentialism to Postmodernism by Robert Wicks (2003, Trade Paperback)

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PublisherOne World Publications

ISBN-101851683186

ISBN-139781851683185

eBay Product ID (ePID)2499597

Product Key Features

Number of Pages352 Pages

Publication NameModern French Philosophy : from Existentialism to Postmodernism

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2003

SubjectHistory & Surveys / General, History & Surveys / Modern

TypeTextbook

AuthorRobert Wicks

Subject AreaPhilosophy

FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height1 in

Item Weight9.6 Oz

Item Length8.8 in

Item Width5.8 in

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Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN2004-445465

ReviewsSuccessfully provides both serious exposition and cohesive narrative. It is well worth reading for its historical and philosophical insights.

Dewey Edition21

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal194

Table Of ContentTime, progress and Disillusionment 1 Part 1Surrealism,Existentialism, Vitalism Part 2 Structuralism Part 3 Poststructuralism and Postmodernism

SynopsisFrom Dadaisk to May'68 and beyond, this indispensable companion provides not only an overview of one of the most intellectually fertile periods of European history, but also a substantial insight into the diverse minds behind modern French philosophy., This is a thorough and balanced guide to modern French philosophical thought, providing lucid, authoritative accounts of famous philosophers whilst also highlighting lesser-known figures. Author Robert Wicks introduces the major works of each philosopher, explaining their impact on their peers and on the wider world. Covering such major movements as Existentialism, Surrealism, Structuralism and Postmodernism, this handbook is a useful resource for Francophiles, students of philosophy and all those interested in the intellectual landscape of 20th- and 21st-century France. The book includes detailed coverage of such philosophers as Henri Bergson, Beauvoir, Sarte, Camus, Barthes, Derrida, Foucault, Deleuze and Levi-Strauss, among others., This handy guide provides detailed coverage of all the key movements of the last 100 years of French though and gives short but readable accounts of the life, works and influence of famous philosophers and eccentric personalities., This is a thorough guide to modern French philosophical thought, providing authoritative accounts of famous philosophers whilst also highlighting lesser-known figures. It introduces the major works of each philosopher, explaining their impact on their peers and on the wider world.

LC Classification NumberB2421