David Hoy

CRITICAL THEORY (Great Debates in Philosophy)

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ISBN 13:: 9781557861733
author:: David Hoy
format:: Paperback
publisher:: John Wiley & Sons
language:: English
Publication Year:: 1994
Pages:: 292
Dimensions:: 20 x 1.5 x 25 cm
Genre:: Society, Politics & Philosophy, Social Sciences, Sociology, David Hoy,CRITICAL THEORY (Great Debates in Philosophy),John Wiley & Sons,1557861730,Critical theory,Reason,Aesthetics,Criticism,Cultural studies,History & Surveys - General,Literary theory,
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Critical Theory by David Hoy and Thomas McCarthy explores fundamental questions about human reason, truth, and self-realization. As philosophical debates shift from traditional notions of 'pure' reason to sociocritical perspectives, the authors examine the implications for enlightenment ideals. The book delves into perennial philosophical issues concerning reason, rational subjectivity, knowledge, objectivity, identity, difference, relativism, and universalism, recontextualizing them within critical theory's development from the Frankfurt School to contemporary approaches. This nuanced analysis provides insight into the complexities of human understanding and its relationship with power and society. By examining these core concerns, Hoy and McCarthy offer a comprehensive exploration of critical theory's key concepts and their ongoing relevance in today's world.

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