Early Twentieth-Century Continental Philosophy elaborates the basic project of contemporary continental philosophy, which culminates in a movement toward the outside. Leonard Lawlor interprets key texts by major figures in the continental tradition, including Bergson, Foucault, Freud, Heidegger, Husserl, and Merleau-Ponty, to develop the broad sweep of the aims of continental philosophy. Lawlor discusses major theoretical trends in the work of these philosophers-immanence, difference, multiplicity, and the overcoming of metaphysics. His conception of continental philosophy as a unified project enables Lawlor to think beyond its European origins and envision a global sphere of philosophical inquiry that will revitalize the field.

Elaborates the fundamental project on continental philosophy

About the Author

Leonard Lawlor is Edwin Erle Sparks Professor of Philosophy at Pennsylvania State University. He is author of Derrida and Husserl (IUP, 2002) and Thinking through French Philosophy (IUP, 2003).

Reviews

"Well conceived and well argued... eminently useful and important." -Michael Naas, DePaul University

"Overall, this is an outstanding book that will serve as a fine supplement (and guide) to important primary texts in early twentieth-century continental philosophy. However, it will also be of great interest to scholars in this area due to the tendentious reframing agenda and the copious scholarly notes that append each chapter. This book would serve as an interesting supplemental text for a course on continental thought and is a valuable resource for any university library." -Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews

"Well researched and credible in its sweep through the various philosophical projects it considers." -James Risser, Seattle University

"Leonard Lawlor has proven himself to be one of the most imaginative and original interpreters of French philosophy." -Stephen H. Watson, University of Notre Dame

"Textual summaries are clear, and interpretations are fresh and compelling. Helpful bibliography and index.... Recommended." -Choice

"[t]his book will function well as an introduction to continental philosophy (and should be so used)... Lawlor has clearly and forcefully articulated the central driving impulse behind continental philosophy." -Philosophy in Review

Book Information
ISBN 9780253223722
Author Leonard Lawlor
Format Paperback
Page Count 296
Imprint Indiana University Press
Publisher Indiana University Press
Weight(grams) 499g