Twentieth Century German Philosophy
Twentieth Century German Philosophy by Paul Gorner, published by Oxford University Press in 2000, is a comprehensive exploration of significant German philosophical movements and thinkers from the 20th century. This edition, consisting of 225 pages, presents an accessible historical and critical account that introduces readers to key figures such as Husserl, Gadamer, Habermas, and Apel, while providing extensive treatment of Heidegger’s influential work.
Readers will find an incisive discussion that situates these philosophies within the broader context of the distinctive German tradition. The book covers essential topics such as phenomenology, hermeneutics, critical theory, and pragmatics, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of modern German philosophy. Gorner’s work serves as an illuminating introduction, catering to both general readers and those seeking to engage more critically with the ideas that have shaped contemporary thought.
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This book offers an historical and critical account of the important German philosophical movements and philosophers of the 20th century. In an accessible way, Gorner introduces the reader to a principal representative of each movement, laying out Husserl’s phenomenology, Gadamar’s hermeneutics, Habermas’s critical theory, and Apel’s pragmatics, and giving extensive treatment of Heideggar’s multi-disciplinary work. Twentieth Century German Philosophy provides the general reader with an incisive discussion of these philosophers and philosophies against a background of the distinctive German tradition. This comprehensive introduction to German philosophy in the 20th Century will be illuminating reading for those seeking a closer understanding of the German tradition, from the monumentally important work of Heidegger to the popular ideas of hermeneutics and critical theory.
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