Colebrook, Claire
Irony in the Work of Philosophy
- ISBN 13:
- 9780803222304
- author:
- Colebrook, Claire
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of Nebraska Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2002
- Pages:
- 332
- Dimensions:
- 152mm X 229mm
- Genre:
- History of Western philosophy
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Claire Colebrook explores the concept of irony in post-Cartesian philosophy, examining key figures such as Spinoza, Kant, Hegel, and Nietzsche. She also considers modern thinkers like Rorty, Searle, and de Man, before delving into the ironic dimension of contemporary Continental philosophy. Colebrook's analysis extends beyond philosophical theory to explore the presence of irony in the history of philosophy and its connections with 19th- and 20th-century literature. This nuanced inquiry brings together concepts from literature and philosophy, shedding new light on the nature of irony. Claire Colebrook is a leading scholar in English literature, with a particular interest in literary criticism and contemporary thought.
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