Continental Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction

by Simon Critchley

Book Overview

In this enlightening new Very Short Introduction, Simon Critchley shows us that Continental philosophy encompasses a distinct set of philosophical traditions and practices, with a compelling range of... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0192853597
• Release Date: June 2001
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 4.4" x 7.0"

Customer Reviews

A brief well-written book on Continental Philosophy, however not recommended for beginners of Contin

I have read a few of Oxford's " A Very Short Introduction" books, and have to admit that they do a very well job in setting the foundations of the particular subject or person. This book, however, almost has the presupposition that you have previous knowledge in European philosophers/philosophy. If you do not have knowledge of the concepts of eighteenth and nineteenth century philosophies, this book may have you a little puzzled at times. This is not to blame the author in anyway; if anything it would be the attempt to make a foundation out of a dense subject in only 130 pages.