Open the mind of the wise: The wisdom lives of 50 famous contemporary Western thinkers

Author: John Reich
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Publish Date: 2002-02-01
Features: This book is about the transition from structuralism to postmodern theory. The author introduces 50 influential contemporary thinkers in the book, including Nietzsche, Freud, Derrida, Lyotard, and Kafka, among others. To help readers understand the theoretical developments and their impacts across different periods, the author has written brief introductory remarks at the beginning of each section. This book is not only an important reference for understanding modernity and postmodernity but also a rare gem for readers who wish to delve deeper into the most significant intellectual revolution of the century.