Bernstein, Richard J.

Radical Evil: A Philosophical Interrogation

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ISBN 13:
9780745629544
author:
Bernstein, Richard J.
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Polity
language:
English
Publication Year:
2002
Pages:
304
Dimensions:
15.4 x 1.9 x 23 centimetres (0.3
Genre:
Philosophy
Condition:
New
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£24.23

Description

Radical Evil: A Philosophical Interrogation by Richard J. Bernstein explores the meaning of evil and human responsibility in the face of unimaginable suffering. Drawing on the ideas of influential philosophers such as Kant, Hegel, Schelling, Freud, Nietzsche, Levinas, Jonas, and Arendt, Bernstein seeks to deepen our understanding of evil in the contemporary world. Bernstein's primary concern is to enrich our comprehension of evil and emphasize the vigilance and personal responsibility required for combating it. This thought-provoking book will be valuable for students and scholars of philosophy, social and political theory, and religious studies seeking to engage with complex ideas about morality and human nature. By examining the work of these thinkers, Bernstein aims to shed light on the nature of radical evil and its implications for our personal and collective lives.

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