Postmodernism and social theory
Subtitle: the debate over general theory
By: edited by Steven Seidman and David G. Wagner.
Contributors: Seidman, Steven.; Wagner, David G. 1949-
Publisher: Basil Blackwell
Published: 1992
Place of publication: Cambridge, MA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 379
Subjects: Sociology -- Methodology; Postmodernism -- Social aspects
Other titles: Postmodernism and social theory.
Description: "Schopenhauer's prize essay On the Freedom of the Will is one of the classics of Western philosophy, dealing with the question of free will versus determinism. His treatment of the problem of free will is by no means obsolete, containing penetrating reflections relevant to contemporary discussion." "The argument of the essay is clearly and rigorously presented, and reveals many basic features of Schopenhauer's thought. As such, it forms a useful introduction to Schopenhauer's philosophy in general. Equally, the essay can be studied with profit independently of Schopenhauer's metaphysical views." "This new edition of the sole English translation of this classic text contains an expanded bibliography, index and preface in which the translator comments on recent scholarship on Schopenhauer. The translator's introduction puts the essay into the context of Schopenhauer's general philosophy and suggests some possible criticisms of his position. Book jacket."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and indexes.