A theory of modernity

A theory of modernity

by Heller, Agnes

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"Written by one of the most influential figures in post-World-War-II social thought, A Theory of Modernity is a comprehensive analysis of the main dynamics of modernity." "Heller's unique exploration of the canonical works of Hegel, Marx, Weber, Nietzsche, Heidegger, Foucault, and Arendt, combined with the wisdom gained from her life experiences, allows the reader to grasp the essence of modernity. Some of her encounters are idiosyncratic, while others are shared with all who lived through the …

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  • Full title :A theory of modernity / Agnes Heller.

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"Written by one of the most influential figures in post-World-War-II social thought, A Theory of Modernity is a comprehensive analysis of the main dynamics of modernity." "Heller's unique exploration of the canonical works of Hegel, Marx, Weber, Nietzsche, Heidegger, Foucault, and Arendt, combined with the wisdom gained from her life experiences, allows the reader to grasp the essence of modernity. Some of her encounters are idiosyncratic, while others are shared with all who lived through the Holocaust or under totalitarian dictatorships." "This view of modernity is an essential read for academics, researchers, and students of twentieth-century philosophy."--Jacket.

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Edition Statements

  • Publication Date:1999.

Publication Statements

  • Publisher(s):Blackwell Publishers
  • Place of Publication:Malden, Mass
  • Language:eng
  • Publication Date:1999.

The Physical Object

  • Description:xi, 313 pages ; : 24 cm

Edition Identifiers

  • ISBN:063121612X, 9780631216124, 0631216138, 9780631216131
  • oclc:ocm40857041
  • LC Classification:HM449
  • Dewey Decimal:306/.01

Subjects

08.42 philosophy of culture Bürger, Christa Civilization, Modern -- Philosophy Moderne Modernisme (cultuur) Postmoderne Postmodernism -- Social aspects Postmodernisme -- Aspect social Soziologie Theorieën

Writers

Heller, Agnes

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