{"product_id":"twentieth-century-french-philosophy-key-themes-and-thinkers-hardback-9781405132176","title":"Twentieth-Century French Philosophy; Key Themes and Thinkers (Hardback) 9781405132176","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eTwentieth-Century French Philosophy\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eKey Themes and Thinkers\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"This is an astonishing book, a must-read for anyone interested not only in twentieth-century French philosophy, but also in the academic situation in France that produced, among others, Derrida, Deleuze, and Foucault.\"\u003cbr\u003e –\u003ci\u003eLeonard Lawlor, University of Memphis\u003c\/i\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\"A most welcome addition to the literature on twentieth-century French philosophy, and will prove to be an invaluable guide to students and scholars alike. Written in a lucid and instructive manner, it features material and information little known to English-speaking readers but vital for full appreciation of French thought. The book is essential reading for anyone involved in the subject.\"\u003cbr\u003e –\u003ci\u003eKeith Ansell Pearson, University of Warwick\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eAlan D. Schrift (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781405132176, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 4 October 2005\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e328 pages\u003cbr\u003e24.4 x 16.6 x 2.4 cm, 0.595 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This is a multifaceted work ... a stimulating introduction to a rich philosophical era, and it is all the more rewarding due to Schrift's specific focus on the structure of philosophical institutions in France.\" (\u003ci\u003ePhilosophy In Review\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Schrift has written a book that is a gift to both scholars and students. This volume should be a required textbook in every course in Continental philosophy. \u003cb\u003eHighly recommended.\u003c\/b\u003e\" (\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This is an astonishing book, a must-read for anyone interested not only in twentieth-century French philosophy, but also in the academic situation in France that produced, among others, Derrida, Deleuze, and Foucault.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eLeonard Lawlor, University of Memphis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"A most welcome addition to the literature on twentieth-century French philosophy, and will prove to be an invaluable guide to students and scholars alike. Written in a lucid and instructive manner, it features material and information little known to English-speaking readers but vital for full appreciation of French thought. The book is essential reading for anyone involved in the subject.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eKeith Ansell Pearson, University of Warwick\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"A clear and thorough account … also introduce[s] the reader to some lesser-known influences .... A historical reference work, but is also much more.\" (\u003ci\u003eContinental Philosophy Review\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis unique book addresses trends such as vitalism, neo-Kantianism, existentialism, Marxism and feminism, and provides concise biographies of the influential philosophers who shaped these movements, including entries on over ninety thinkers.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers discussion and cross-referencing of ideas and figures\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides Appendix on the distinctive nature of French academic culture\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface. \u003cp\u003eChronology.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. The Early Decades.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Phenomenology on the Way to Existentialism.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. Existentialism and its Other.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. Structuralism and the Challenge to Philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. After Structuralism.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. Conclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Biographies in Brief.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 1: Understanding French Academic Culture.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 2: Bibliography of French Philosophy in English Translation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorks Cited and Consulted.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Philosophy [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Philosophy\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Philosophy%20%5BHP%5D%22\"\u003eHP\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52501087781144,"sku":"9781405132176","price":87.56,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781405132176.jpg?v=1786209257","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/twentieth-century-french-philosophy-key-themes-and-thinkers-hardback-9781405132176","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}