This book offers a reconstruction of the work of Kant, Hegel and Marx, focusing on their conceptions of, and their theories about, the modern era. The author argues that the notion of the self-defining subject is a key concept for these thinkers, a concept which expresses their debt to the tradition of the Enlightenment. But in attempting to develop the Englightenment ideal, Kant, Hegel and Marx elaborate their theories in ways that undermine or restrict the original ideal and give rise to tensions and unresolved problems. ...
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This book offers a reconstruction of the work of Kant, Hegel and Marx, focusing on their conceptions of, and their theories about, the modern era. The author argues that the notion of the self-defining subject is a key concept for these thinkers, a concept which expresses their debt to the tradition of the Enlightenment. But in attempting to develop the Englightenment ideal, Kant, Hegel and Marx elaborate their theories in ways that undermine or restrict the original ideal and give rise to tensions and unresolved problems. John Rundell examines these tensions and problems and gives particular attention to the ambiguities and conflicting themes which run throughout Marx's writings, such as the conflict between the emphasis on production on the one hand, and the concern with language and creative symbolism on the other. The result is a book which may be of interest to anyone concerned with the work of Kant, Hegel and Marx and, more generally, with differing ways of thinking about the nature of the modern era.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. Clean from markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 500grams, ISBN: 9780745607030.
