Philosophy In The Age Of Crisis
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At a moment when the foundations of modern thought seem most precarious, Philosophy in the Age of Crisis confronts the fractured intellectual landscape of the twentieth century with rare clarity and conviction. Eleanor Kuykendall assembles and interrogates a broad range of philosophical positions — from existentialism and phenomenology to analytic and Continental traditions — presenting each school of thought not as an abstract exercise, but as a living response to the crises of meaning, identity, and value that define modern existence. Kuykendall's prose is precise yet accessible, guiding readers through some of the most demanding terrain in Western philosophy with the assurance of a seasoned scholar. The work argues that philosophy is not a retreat from the world but a rigorous engagement with it, positioning the discipline as essential to understanding — and perhaps surviving — an era of profound upheaval. Whether you are encountering these thinkers for the first time or returning to them with fresh eyes, this volume will leave you questioning the very ground beneath your assumptions.
Author: Eleanor Kuykendall
Format: Hardback
Published: 1970, Harper & Row
Genre: Philosophy
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition. Page Condition: yellowed. Markings: Name penned on fep. Binding condition: Firm and intact.
At a moment when the foundations of modern thought seem most precarious, Philosophy in the Age of Crisis confronts the fractured intellectual landscape of the twentieth century with rare clarity and conviction. Eleanor Kuykendall assembles and interrogates a broad range of philosophical positions — from existentialism and phenomenology to analytic and Continental traditions — presenting each school of thought not as an abstract exercise, but as a living response to the crises of meaning, identity, and value that define modern existence. Kuykendall's prose is precise yet accessible, guiding readers through some of the most demanding terrain in Western philosophy with the assurance of a seasoned scholar. The work argues that philosophy is not a retreat from the world but a rigorous engagement with it, positioning the discipline as essential to understanding — and perhaps surviving — an era of profound upheaval. Whether you are encountering these thinkers for the first time or returning to them with fresh eyes, this volume will leave you questioning the very ground beneath your assumptions.