The antimodern condition

The antimodern condition: an argument against progress

by King, Peter

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The antimodern condition is where we recognise that we dwell within traditions, which may evolve and change, but which keep us within the bounds of what is known and what works. This book takes a cross-disciplinary approach, integrating ideas from politics, philosophy, social theory and architecture to present an alternative to progress and other modern conceits.

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  • Full title :The antimodern condition : an argument against progress / by Peter King.

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The antimodern condition is where we recognise that we dwell within traditions, which may evolve and change, but which keep us within the bounds of what is known and what works. This book takes a cross-disciplinary approach, integrating ideas from politics, philosophy, social theory and architecture to present an alternative to progress and other modern conceits.

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Edition Statements

  • Publication Date:©2014

Publication Statements

  • Publisher(s):Ashgate
  • Place of Publication:Farnham, Surrey, England
  • Language:eng
  • Publication Date:©2014

The Physical Object

  • Description:1 online resource

Edition Identifiers

  • ISBN:9781472409072, 1472409078
  • oclc:ocn865508366
  • LC Classification:HM891
  • Dewey Decimal:303.44

Table of Contents

Cover; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1 Backwards; 2 Forgetting; 3 Absurdity; 4 'I'm good'; 5 Complacent; 6 Acceptance; 7 The Antimodern Condition; Conclusion; Bibliography; Index.

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Subjects

Civilization, Modern -- Philosophy Civilization, Modern -- Social aspects Progress -- Philosophy SOCIAL SCIENCE -- General

Writers

King, Peter

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