Postmodern Theory and Progressive Politics: Toward a New Humanism (1st ed. 2019) (Political Philosophy and Public Purpose)

Synopsis

This book examines the lasting influence of the academic culture wars of the late 20th century on the humanities and progressive politics, and what to make now of those furious debates over postmodernism, multiculturalism, relativism, critical theory, deconstruction, post-structuralism, and so on. In an effort to arrive at a fair judgment on that question, the book reaches for an understanding of postmodern theorists by way of two genres they despised; and hopes, for that reason, to do them justice. The story, in its telling, justifies two basic claims: first, that the phenomenological/hermeneutical tradition is the most suitable source of theory for a humanism that aspires to be truly universal; and, second, that the ethical and political aspect of the human condition is authentically accessible only through narrative. In conclusion, it argues that the postmodern moment was a necessary one, or will have been if we rise to the occasion—and that that is its historical significance.

Copyright:

2019

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Publisher Quality

ISBN-13:

9783319906898

Related ISBNs:

9783319906881

Publisher:

Springer International Publishing

Date of Addition:

12/19/22

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The Editor

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No

Language:

English

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Categories:

History, Nonfiction, Social Studies, Philosophy, Politics and Government

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