Literary theory and the claims of history
Subtitle: postmodernism, objectivity, multicultural politics
By: Satya P. Mohanty.
Publisher: Cornell University Press
Published: 1997
Place of publication: Ithaca
Language: eng
Number of pages: 260
Subjects: Criticism -- History -- 20th century; Literature, Modern -- 20th century -- History and criticism -- Theory, etc; Postmodernism (Literature); Multiculturalism
Description: Drawing on detailed analyses of reference, interpretation, and the nature value, Satya P. Mohanty defends a "postpositivist realist" conception of objectivity as a legitimate ideal of all inquiry. He outlines a realist theory of social identity and multicultural politics, showing why radical moral universalism and cultural diversity need to be seen a complementary, rather than competing ideals.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.