Breaking Open the Mind of the Sage -- The Wisdom Lives of 50 Famous Contemporary Western Thinkers

Author: John Rajchman, translated by Wu Qiong, Qi Peng, Li Zhihong
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Publishing Date: 2002-01-01
Features: This book is about the transition from structuralism to postmodernism theory. The author introduces 50 influential contemporary thinkers in the book, including Nietzsche, Freud, Derrida, Lyotard, and Kafka, among others. To facilitate readers' understanding of the theoretical developments and their impacts in 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 learn more about the most significant intellectual revolution of the 20th century.