The Vampire of Reason: An Essay in the Philosophy of History

by Robin Blackburn and Richard James Blackburn

Book Overview

Western philosophies of history commonly regard nature as a mere arena in which human beings suffer, labour and create. In this lucid and clearly written contribution to the subject, Blackburn argues that such a narrow perspective must be transcended. Nature is not simply a backdrop for human actors, but is itself an active force which created and perpetually consumes the human species. It is the very reason why human beings perpetually recreate and...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0860919722
• ISBN13: 9780860919728
• Release Date: May 1990
• Publisher: Verso
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.2"