Continental Philosophy: A Contemporary Introduction

Routledge Contemporary Introductions to Philosophy

by Andrew Cutrofello

Continental A Contemporary Introduction is ideal for students coming to the topic for the first time. It introduces the origins and development of the tradition, tracing it from Kant to the present day. Taking a clear thematic approach, Andrew Cutrofello introduces and assesses continental philosophy’s relation to fundamental questions in philosophy, such as ethics, humanism, phenomenology, politics and metaphysics, centring the book around the following Andrew Cutrofello’s style is lively and engaging. He also introduces the major as well as the lesser-known thinkers of the continental from Kant, Mill and Nietzsche and Husserl to Heidegger, Merleau-Ponty, Sartre Levinas, Bataille and Kristeva.

Genres: Philosophy

456 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2004

Reviews

[Michael A. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book, but it is intended more for a senior undergrad/grad audience, not the absolute beginner's guide.