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A Theory of Modernity by Ágnes Heller is a philosophy book available to read on EtoBox.
What is A Theory of Modernity about?
Written By One Of The Most Influential Figures In Post-world-war-ii Social Thought, A Theory Of Modernity Is A Comprehensive Analysis Of The Main Dynamics Of Modernity. Heller's Unique Exploration Of The Canonical Works Of Hegel, Marx, Weber, Nietzsche, Heidegger, Foucault, And Arendt, Combined With The Wisdom Gained From Her Life Experiences, Allows The Reader To Grasp The Essence Of Modernity. Some Of Her Encounters Are Idiosyncratic, While Others Are Shared With All Who Lived Through The Holocaust Or Under Totalitarian Dictatorships. This View Of Modernity Is An Essential Read For Academics, Researchers, And Students Of Twentieth-century Philosophy.--jacket. 1. Modernity From A Postmodern Perspective: The Philosophical Presuppositions -- 2. The Challenge Of The Heritage: Hegel, Marx, Weber -- 3. The Two Constituents Of Modernity I: The Dynamics Of Modernity -- 4. The Two Constituents Of Modernity Ii: The Modern Social Arrangement -- 5. The Three Logics Of Modernity I: The Logic Of Technology -- Science As The Dominating World View Of Modernity -- 6. The Three Logics Of Modernity Ii: The Logic Of The Division Of Social Positions, Functions, And Wealth -- 7. The Three Logics Of Mo
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It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.
Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- Ágnes Heller
- Publisher
- Blackwell Publishing Limited
- Published
- 1999
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780631216131
- Category
- philosophy
- Subjects
- Sociology, Philosophy, Social_sciences
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5 (2 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14