Twentieth-Century French Philosophy

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This unique book addresses trends such as vitalism, neo-Kantianism,existentialism, Marxism and feminism, and provides concisebiographies of the influential philosophers who shaped thesemovements, including entries on over ninety thinkers. * Offers discussion and cross-referencing of ideas andfigures * Provides Appendix on the distinctive nature of French academicculture

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Alan D. Schrift

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"Schrift has written a book that is a gift to both scholars andstudents. This volume should be a required textbook in every coursein Continental philosophy. Highly recommended."Choice "This is an astonishing book, a must-read for anyone interestednot only in twentieth-century French philosophy, but also in theacademic situation in France that produced, among others, Derrida,Deleuze, and Foucault." --Leonard Lawlor, University of Memphis "A most welcome addition to the literature on twentieth-centuryFrench philosophy, and will prove to be an invaluable guide tostudents and scholars alike. Written in a lucid and instructivemanner, it features material and information little known toEnglish-speaking readers but vital for full appreciation of Frenchthought. The book is essential reading for anyone involved in thesubject." --Keith Ansell Pearson, University of Warwick "A clear and thorough account ... also introduce[s]the reader to some lesser-known influences ... .A historicalreference work, but is also much more." Continental Philosophy Review"This is an astonishing book, a must-read for anyone interested notonly in twentieth-century French philosophy, but also in theacademic situation in France that produced, among others, Derrida,Deleuze, and Foucault." -Leonard Lawlor, University of Memphis "A most welcome addition to the literature on twentieth-centuryFrench philosophy, and will prove to be an invaluable guide tostudents and scholars alike. Written in a lucid and instructivemanner, it features material and information little known toEnglish-speaking readers but vital for full appreciation of Frenchthought. The book is essential reading for anyone involved in thesubject." -Keith Ansell Pearson, University of Warwick
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