Philosophy : Western

In Volume One Barry Sandywell outlined and defended a central place for reflexivity in the human sciences. In this second equally outstanding volume, he reconstructs the origins of "European" reflection. more...

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The Blackwell Dictionary of Western Philosophy is a concise reference to the whole history of Western philosophy, from ancient Greece to the present day. The Dictionary's entries are written in a clear and direct style, which makes it easy for readers to engage with the central questions of philosophy, from epistemology to ethics, and from metaphysics to the philosophy of mathematics. The authors pay particular attention to terms that are crucial to contemporary debate. A unique feature of the Dictionary is its use of a quotation to conclude each entry on philosophical terms. These quotations not only illustrate the philosophical issues involved, but also serve as signposts for further study. Queries and objections are included in many of the entries to encourage readers to be active and critical in their response. more...

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The Blackwell Guide to Ancient Philosophy provides a comprehensive treatment of the principal figures and movements of philosophy from its origins before Socrates, through the towering achievements of Plato and Aristotle, and into its final developments in late antiquity.:.; Provides a comprehensive guide to ancient philosophy from the pre-Socratics to late antiquity.; Written by a cast of distinguished philosophers.; Covers the pre-Socratics, the sophistic movement, Epicureanism, academic skepticism, stoicism, and the neo-Platonists.; Features an index and a comprehensive bibliography of both primary and secondary works. more...

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Placing Blanchot at the centre stage of writing in the twentieth century, Blanchot sheds new light on Blanchot's political activities before and after the Second World War. more...

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Assembled here for the first time in English translation Sigrid Weigel offers illuminating new insights into Benjamin's theory, combining impulses from post-structuralism, feminism, cultural anthropology and psychoanalysis. more...

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