The Task of Criticism - Essays on Philosophy, History and Community (Paperback)

Erudite and eloquent, John William Miller's writing engages readers with his "earthy" treatment of basic philosophical questions. Designed as an introduction to a compelling historicist philosophy, this volume presents Miller's best and most representative essays in a single, authoritative edition. Miller (1895-1978) taught at Williams College, and he is well known for his extraordinary teaching (described in Masters: Portraits of Great Teachers). He was also a philosopher of the first rank, who arrived at a strikingly original reinterpretation of the history of philosophy and the perennial philosophical problems, especially dualism. Challenging the dogmatism and nihilism that mark so much of recent philosophy, Miller advocated a thoughtful and engaged approach to life - one that revitalizes philosophical activity, embraces history, and joins reflection with participation in a democratic community. The editors have selected twenty-nine essays and have composed succinct introductions to each. Joseph P. Fell has contributed a general introduction that places Miller's thought in context and exhibits the contemporary relevance of his philosophy.

General

Imprint:	W W Norton & Co Inc
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	September 2005
First published:	September 2005
Editors:	John William Miller • Joseph Fell • Vincent Michael Colapietro
Dimensions:	233 x 168 x 24mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	384
ISBN-13:	978-0-393-32733-5
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Western philosophy > General Books > Philosophy > Western philosophy > General Promotions
LSN:	0-393-32733-7
Barcode:	9780393327335

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