Postmodernism and its Critics / John McGowan.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

McGowan, John, Author.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource (312 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Ithaca, NY : Cornell University Press, [2019]

Language Note:

In English.

Summary:

John McGowan brings a fresh perspective to ongoing debates about the political implications of postmodernist thought and the relationship of intellectuals to contemporary culture. In addition to providing a comprehensive overview of the philosophical context of postmodernism, he considers the kinds of freedom and oppositional politics that are possible under postmodern conditions.

Contents:

Frontmatter

Contents

Preface

1. Toward a Definition of Postmodernism

2. Postmodernism's Precursors

3. The Problem of Freedom in Postmodern Theory

4. Positive Freedom and the Recovery of the Political

Works Cited

Index

Notes:

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (publisher's Web site, viewed 29. Feb 2020)

ISBN:

1-5017-3719-8

OCLC:

44244291