Humanism

di Tony Davies (Autore)

Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2008

Definitions of humanism have evolved throughout the centuries as the term has been adopted for a variety of purposes – literary, cultural and political – and reactions against humanism have contributed to movements such as postmodernism and anti-humanism. Tony Davies offers a clear introduction to the many uses of this influential yet complex concept and this second edition extends his discussion to include: a comprehensive history of the development of the term and its influences theories of post-humanism, cybernetics and artificial intelligence implications of concepts of humanism and post-humanism on political and religious activism discussion of the key figures in humanist debate from Erasmus and Milton to Chomsky, Heidegger and Foucault a new glossary and further reading section. With clear explanations and poignant discussions, this volume is essential reading for anyone approaching the study of humanism, post-humanism or critical theory.

• Autore: Tony Davies
• Editore: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Collana: The New Critical Idiom
• Anno: 2008
• Rilegatura: Paperback / softback
• Pagine: 176 p.
• Dimensioni: 198 x 129 mm
• Peso: 196 gr.
• EAN: 9780415420655

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