Philosophical Practice of Wenming Translation Library

Author: Richard Shusterman
Translator: Peng Feng
United States / U.S.
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Publish Date: 2002-10-01
Features: Many years ago, William James and John Dewey warned us about the dangers of the specialization and narrowness of the philosophical discipline. Richard Shusterman has admirably joined the pragmatic tradition, keeping this warning in mind, and he strongly advocates the need to practice one's philosophy, to revitalize a nearly forgotten tradition of philosophical life, one that can be traced back to Socrates. In a rich and insightful style, he discusses issues such as aesthetics, liberalism, democracy, bodily experience, rap music, and Jewish identity. The common theme of these diverse inquiries is a passionate concern for living a sincere philosophical life in today's complex and fragmented world.