The Task of Criticism: Essays on Philosophy, History, and Community

di Vincent Colapietro (Autore)

Joseph P. Fell (Autore)

Michael J. Mcgandy (Autore)

WW Norton & Co, 2005

Erudite and eloquent, John William Miller's writing engages readers with his "earthy" treatment of basic philosophical questions. Designed as an introduction to a compelling historicist philosophy, this volume presents Miller's best and most representative essays in a single, authoritative edition. Miller (1895-1978) taught at Williams College, and he is well known for his extraordinary teaching (described in Masters: Portraits of Great Teachers). He was also a philosopher of the first rank, who arrived at a strikingly original reinterpretation of the history of philosophy and the perennial philosophical problems, especially dualism. Challenging the dogmatism and nihilism that mark so much of recent philosophy, Miller advocated a thoughtful and engaged approach to life-one that revitalizes philosophical activity, embraces history, and joins reflection with participation in a democratic community. The editors have selected twenty-nine essays and have composed succinct introductions to each. Joseph P. Fell has contributed a general introduction that places Miller's thought in context and exhibits the contemporary relevance of his philosophy.

• Autore: Vincent Colapietro, Joseph P. Fell, Michael J. Mcgandy
• Editore: WW Norton & Co
• Anno: 2005
• Rilegatura: Paperback / softback
• Pagine: 370 p.
• Dimensioni: 234 x 157 mm
• Peso: 545 gr.
• EAN: 9780393327335

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