A theory of modernity / Agnes Heller.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Heller, Ágnes.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Postmodernism--Social aspects.

Postmodernism.

Civilization, Modern--Philosophy.

Civilization, Modern.

Physical Description:

xi, 313 pages ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Malden, Mass. : Blackwell Publishers, 1999.

Summary:

Written by one of the most influential figures in post-World-War-II social thought, A Theory of Modernity is a comprehensive analysis of the main dynamics of modernity, which discusses the technological, social and political elements of modernism. Heller's unique exploration of the traditional works from Hegel, Marx, Weber, Nietzsche, Heidegger, Foucault, and Arendt combined with the wisdom gained from her life experiences, allows the reader to grasp the essence of modernity. Some of her encounters are idiosyncratic, while others are shared with all who lived through the Holocaust and totalitarian dictatorships. This engaging and enlightening view of modernity is an essential read for academics, researchers, and students of twentieth-century philosophy.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [302]-307) and index.

ISBN:

063121612X

0631216138

OCLC:

40857041