Henaff, Marcel

The Philosophers' Gift: Reexamining Reciprocity

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ISBN 13:
9780823286461
author:
Henaff, Marcel
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Fordham University Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2019
Pages:
256
Dimensions:
22.9 x 15.2 centimetres
Genre:
Religion, Comparative Religion, Nonfiction,
Condition:
New
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£27.73

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The Philosophers' Gift: Reexamining Reciprocity by Marcel Hénaff Fordham University Press, 2020, Paperback, 255 pages. In recent decades, philosophers have placed great emphasis on the gift as a central concept in their work. However, this focus on disinterestedness has led to a failure to distinguish between various types of giving. Anthropologist and philosopher Marcel Hénaff seeks to address this oversight by reexamining key thinkers through the lens of anthropology. Hénaff draws on the work of earlier scholars such as Mauss to develop an original theory of symbolism, highlighting the importance of reciprocity in ceremonial giving and alliance. This approach reveals a profound understanding of the social bond that underlies human relationships, whether these be between individuals, communities, or institutions.

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