Kolakowski, Leszek

Husserl and the Search for Certitude

(No reviews yet) Write a Review

ISBN 13:: 9781890318291
author:: Kolakowski, Leszek
format:: Paperback
publisher:: St Augustines Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2001
Pages:: 85
Dimensions:: 13.7 x 0.5 x 21.4 cm
Genre:: History, Religious History, Other Religions
Condition:: New
Availability:: Item usually sent within 10 working days

£11.42

Current Stock: 1

Quantity:

Description

Description

Leszek Kołakowski's Husserl and the Search for Certitude is a philosophical exploration of Edmund Husserl's pursuit of absolute certainty. In this work, Kołakowski examines Husserl's approach to knowledge, positioning him within a broader tradition of philosophers seeking indubitable truth. Kołakowski argues that while ultimate certitude may be unattainable within the rationalist framework, the search for it is essential to culture and intellectual life. He contends that unless this quest continues, the tensions between skeptics and those who believe in absolute certainty will persist, leading to a loss of cultural richness. Through his analysis, Kołakowski sheds light on Husserl's philosophy, highlighting both its limitations and its significance for defending culture and civilization.

View AllClose