This book examines the social relevance of philosophy as this problem is posed in the contemporary Modernism-Postmodernism debate. Manuel P. Arriaga critically investigates the two sides of the debate in their various presuppositions and their equally diverse ramifications in fields ranging from political theory, philosophy of religion, and theory of knowledge, among others. Making use of the problematic of social justice as touchstone in threshing out the issue and aided particularly by the thought of Emmanuel Levinas, Arriaga then presents a view of the social relevance of philosophy that incorporates the good points of the opposing camps of the debate. The Modernist-Postmodernist Quarrel on Philosophy and Justice will interest anyone wishing to ask about the social relevance of what philosophers do.

About the Author
Manuel P. Arriaga is assistant professor of Philosophy at California State University, San Marcos.


Book Information
ISBN 9780739111369
Author Manuel P. Arriaga
Format Hardback
Page Count 242
Imprint Lexington Books
Publisher Lexington Books
Weight(grams) 558g
Dimensions(mm) 235mm * 165mm * 24mm