Nihilism in Postmodernity: Lyotard, Baudrillard, Vattimo - Softcover

Woodward, Ashley

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1934542083 ISBN 13: 9781934542088

Publisher: The Davies Group Publishers, 2010

Synopsis

Nihilism in Postmodernity is an exploration of the nature of the problem of meaninglessness in the contemporary world through the philosophical traditions of nihilism and postmodernism. The author traces the advent of modern nihilism in the works of Nietzsche, Sartre, and Heidegger, before detailing the postmodern transformation of nihilism in the works of three major postmodern thinkers: Lyotard, Baudrillard, and Vattimo. He presents a qualified defense of their positions, arguing that while there is much under-appreciated value in their responses to nihilism, they fail to address adequately the problem of contingency in contemporary life. Drawing on the critical encounters with nihilism in both existentialist and postmodern traditions, the author concludes by staking out future directions for combating meaninglessness.

About this edition

• Publisher: The Davies Group Publishers
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1934542083
• ISBN 13: 9781934542088
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 332