Catastrophe and philosophy /
This book takes a different approach to the history of philosophy, exploring a neglected theme, the relationship between catastrophe and philosophy. The book analyzes this theme within texts from ancient times to the present, from a global perspective. The book's focus is timely and relevant to...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Lanham, Maryland :
Lexington Books,
[2019]
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| Summary: | This book takes a different approach to the history of philosophy, exploring a neglected theme, the relationship between catastrophe and philosophy. The book analyzes this theme within texts from ancient times to the present, from a global perspective. The book's focus is timely and relevant today, as the planet is certainly facing a number of impending catastrophes right now, including environmental degradation, overpopulation and the threat of nuclear war. |
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| Physical Description: | xxiii, 345 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781498540117 1498540112 |