O'Byrne, Anne E.
Natality and Finitude
- ISBN 13:
- 9780253222411
- author:
- O'Byrne, Anne E.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Indiana University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 218
- Dimensions:
- 22.6 x 15.2 x 1.8 cm
- Genre:
- Movements - Humanism
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Natality and Finitude (Studies in Continental Thought) by Anne O'Byrne explores the concept of human existence as bound to birth and death. Instead of focusing solely on mortality, O'Byrne examines how birth gives meaning to our lives and how we relate to generations past and future. This thought-provoking analysis draws on the work of key philosophers such as Heidegger, Dilthey, Arendt, and Nancy, and delves into themes including creation, time, inheritance, embodiment, and biological determinism. The result is a nuanced exploration of the intersections between philosophy, feminism, continental thought, and social and political theory. O'Byrne's work offers a fresh perspective on the human condition, one that challenges traditional notions of existence and encourages us to think about our place in the world and our relationships with others.
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