The Tragedy of European Civilization: Towards an Intellectual History of the Twentieth Century - Softcover

Redner, Harry

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0367737655 ISBN 13: 9780367737658

Publisher: Routledge, 2020

Synopsis

The tragedy of European civilization is a protracted historical event spanning the twentieth century and in many ways is ongoing. During this time some of the greatest modern thinkers were active, producing works that both reflected what was happening in history and contributed towards shaping it. This work is a critique of their ideas. Harry Redner establishes where and how they went wrong, in some cases with apocalyptic consequences for Europe and the world.

The great intellectuals of the age, at once philosophers, sociologists, political theorists, historians and much else besides, include Marx, Weber, Freud, Elias, Spengler, Wittgenstein, Heidegger, Arendt, Nietzsche, and Foucault. All of them had a historical impact, even if only in molding academic disciplines and shaping of public opinion, as was the case with the philosophers Wittgenstein and Arendt.

This book explores the close links between anti-Semitism and cultural pessimism and the relation between psychology and sociology. Other themes range from the history and theory of the state, to the misconception of language and power. Suitable for students of sociology, philosophy, political theory, history, and cultural studies, this brilliant exploration of our civilization and its tragedies will also be of interest to intellectual general readers.

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Harry Redner

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0367737655
• ISBN 13: 9780367737658
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 284