Grondin, Jean
Introduction to Metaphysics: From Parmenides to Levinas
- ISBN 13:
- 9780231148443
- author:
- Grondin, Jean
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Columbia University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 360
- Dimensions:
- 15.2 x 2.5 x 22.9 cm
- Genre:
- Society, Politics & Philosophy, Philosophy,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Introduction to Metaphysics From Parmenides to Levinas by Jean Grondin provides a comprehensive history of metaphysics from ancient Greece to modern philosophy. This book explores seminal texts and thinkers, including Parmenides, Plato, Aristotle, Plotinus, Augustine, Avicenna, Anselm, Aquinas, Duns Scotus, Descartes, Spinoza, Leibniz, Kant, Heidegger, Sartre, Gadamer, and Levinas. Grondin's approach balances analytical and Continental perspectives, shedding light on the theological turn in metaphysical thought and its influence on modern philosophy and science. By examining key figures and ideas, Grondin reveals the value of metaphysics for contemporary audiences, showcasing its rich currents and countercurrents. This book offers a nuanced understanding of metaphysics as a platform and process that informs our approach to reality. A full history of metaphysics from ancient Greece to modern philosophy, this book is an essential resource for anyone interested in understanding the subject's development and significance.
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