Paul Valéry
Subtitle: illusions of civilization
By: William Kluback.
Series: American university studies.; v. 177
Publisher: P. Lang; Lang AG International Academic Publishers, Peter
Published: 1996
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 147
Subjects: Valéry, Paul, 1871-1945 -- Philosophy; Philosophy in literature; Civilization, Western -- Philosophy
Description: Paul Valery: Illusions of Civilization opens a vast discussion of the meaning of civilization, in particular, Western civilization. It causes us to face the problems of survival, meaning, and ends. This discussion with Valery is unique - never before has such an encounter taken place. The problems are presented with clarity and depth.