Twentieth-Century French Philosophy: Key Themes and Thinkers
- ISBN-10
- 1405143940
- ISBN-13
- 9781405143943
- Category
- Philosophy
- Pages
- 320
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2009-02-04
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons
- Author
- Alan D. Schrift
Description
This 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. Offers discussion and cross-referencing of ideas and figures Provides Appendix on the distinctive nature of French academic culture
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