Catastrophe and Philosophy

Catastrophe and Philosophy
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Publisher : Lexington Books
Total Pages : 371
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ISBN-10 : 9781498540124
ISBN-13 : 1498540120
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Book Synopsis Catastrophe and Philosophy by : David J. Rosner

Download or read book Catastrophe and Philosophy written by David J. Rosner and published by Lexington Books. This book was released on 2018-12-04 with total page 371 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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, e.g., environmental degradation, overpopulation, the threat of nuclear war, etc.


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