Bernstein seeks to discover what we can learn about the meaning of evil and human responsibility. He turns to philosophers such as Kant, who coined the expression 'radical evil', as well as to Hegel and Schelling. He also examines more recent explorations of evil, namely the thinking of Freud and Nietzsche on the moral psychology of evil. Finally, he looks at the way in which three post-Holocaust thinkers - Emmanuel Levinas, Hans Jonas, and Hannah Arendt - have sought to come to grips with evil "after Auschwitz."
Bernstein's primary concern throughout this challenging book is to enrich and deepen our understanding of evil in the contemporary world, and to emphasize the vigilance and personal responsibility required for combating it.
"Radical Evil" will be essential reading for students and scholars of philosophy, social and political theory, and religious studies.
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Bernstein seeks to discover what we can learn about the meaning of evil and human responsibility. He turns to philosophers such as Kant, who coined the expression 'radical evil', as well as to Hegel and Schelling. He also examines more recent explorations of evil, namely the thinking of Freud and Nietzsche on the moral psychology of evil. Finally, he looks at the way in which three post-Holocaust thinkers - Emmanuel Levinas, Hans Jonas, and Hannah Arendt - have sought to come to grips with evil "after Auschwitz."
Bernstein's primary concern throughout this challenging book is to enrich and deepen our understanding of evil in the contemporary world, and to emphasize the vigilance and personal responsibility required for combating it.
"Radical Evil" will be essential reading for students and scholars of philosophy, social and political theory, and religious studies.
Imprint | Polity Press |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Release date | July 2002 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | August 2002 |
Authors | R.J. Bernstein |
Dimensions | 229 x 153 x 17mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 304 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-7456-2954-4 |
Barcode | 9780745629544 |
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LSN | 0-7456-2954-7 |