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This original contribution of the ethical and political significance of philosophy address a number of major themes--"identify, violence, the erotic, freedom, responsibility, religious belief, globalization, Heidegger, Derrida, and Levinas. It promotes a unique blend of deconstructive critique and a certain English skepticism, leading to the affirmation of a "negative capability--"a patience and vigilance in the face of both human folly and philosophy's own homegrown pathologies. The author argues for the extension of our sense of openness and responsibility to animal life, and indeed life in general, and not just to the human. "Tying together the roots of philosophy as they are inscribed in violence, culture, and ecology, David Wood attempts to refound our discipline and reclaim its relevance for the world. It is a tall order. but this is an exciting start to a necessary project.

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Book category Books in English Humanities Philosophy Ethics & moral philosophy

• Full title: Step Back
• Subtitle: Ethics and Politics After Deconstruction
• Author: David Wood
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardback
• Number of pages: 224
• EAN: 9780791464632
• ID: 04702380
• Publisher: State University of New York Press
• Weight: 485 g
• Dimensions: 237 × 161 × 21 mm
• Date of publishing: 26. May 2005

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