Critical Conditions: Postmodernity and the Question of Foundations: 8 (Literature, Culture, Theory, Series Number 8)

Fairlamb, Horace L.

ISBN 10: 0521450470 / ISBN 13: 9780521450478

Published by Cambridge University Press, 1994

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An examination and revaluation of contemporary theories about the foundations of knowledge and meaning, first published in 1994. Series: Literature, Culture, Theory. Num Pages: 286 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: DSA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 138 x 21. Weight in Grams: 510. . 1994. hardcover. . . . .

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Critical Conditions: Postmodernity and the Question of Foundations: 8 (Literature, Culture, Theory, Series Number 8)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication Date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521450470
• ISBN 13: 9780521450478
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

The postmodern debate has been heavily influenced by often contradictory conclusions about the foundations of knowledge. Horace Fairlamb contends that philosophy's foundationist quest has usually been misconceived as a choice between "super-science" and theoretical anarchy. Examining the history of foundationism, and providing detailed analysis of the work of leading theorists, including Fish, Foucault, Derrida, Gadamer and Habermas, Dr. Fairlamb argues for a less reductive and less arbitrary conception of knowledge and meaning. The result is an important contribution to the current reevaluation of theoretical discourse.

Book Description

Examining the history of foundationism, and providing a detailed analysis of the work of leading theorists including Fish, Foucault, Derrida, Gadamer and Habermas, this study argues for a less reductive and arbitrary conception of knowledge and meaning.