Schrift, Alan D., 1955-
Twentieth-century French philosophy : key themes and thinkers / Alan D. Schrift. - Malden, MA : Blackwell Pub., 2006. - xxvi, 300 p. ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [271]-284) and index.
The early decades -- Phenomenology on the way to existentialism -- Existentialism and its other -- Structuralism and the challenge to philosophy -- After structuralism -- Conclusion -- Key biographies in brief -- Understanding French academic culture -- Bibliography of French philosophy in English translation. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. App. 1. App. 2.
"To understand the evolution of recent French thought, both the philosophical debates and the figures behind them must be examined. This unique book addresses positions such as vitalism, neo-Kantianism, phenomenology, existentialism, Marxism, structuralism, and feminism, and provides concise biographies of the influential philosophers who shaped these movements, including entries on over eighty thinkers." "The discussion and cross-referencing of ideas and figures, together with an appendix on the distinctive nature of French academic culture, provide readers with an unparalleled resource for coming to grips with recent French philosophy in a single engaging and concise text."--BOOK JACKET.
9781405132183
99818697106
Philosophy, French--20th century.
Philosophie française--20e siècle.
194 / SCT
Twentieth-century French philosophy : key themes and thinkers / Alan D. Schrift. - Malden, MA : Blackwell Pub., 2006. - xxvi, 300 p. ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [271]-284) and index.
The early decades -- Phenomenology on the way to existentialism -- Existentialism and its other -- Structuralism and the challenge to philosophy -- After structuralism -- Conclusion -- Key biographies in brief -- Understanding French academic culture -- Bibliography of French philosophy in English translation. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. App. 1. App. 2.
"To understand the evolution of recent French thought, both the philosophical debates and the figures behind them must be examined. This unique book addresses positions such as vitalism, neo-Kantianism, phenomenology, existentialism, Marxism, structuralism, and feminism, and provides concise biographies of the influential philosophers who shaped these movements, including entries on over eighty thinkers." "The discussion and cross-referencing of ideas and figures, together with an appendix on the distinctive nature of French academic culture, provide readers with an unparalleled resource for coming to grips with recent French philosophy in a single engaging and concise text."--BOOK JACKET.
9781405132183
99818697106
Philosophy, French--20th century.
Philosophie française--20e siècle.
194 / SCT