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Global Modernity: And Other Essays
Author(s): Tom Rubens (Author)
- Publisher: Societas
- Publication Date: 1 July 2013
- Language: English
- Print length: 128 pages
- ISBN-10: 9781845405632
- ISBN-13: 9781845405632
Book Description
This group of essays follows a similar eclectic pattern to that found in Tom Rubens’ previous essay-collections published by Imprint Academic. The author’s aim is, as before, to appeal widely but also succinctly: in a way that will stimulate readers to develop their own thoughts on, and consult more extensive treatments of, the subjects in question. As regards philosophers referred to in the in text, these include: Democritus, Spinoza, Schopenhauer and Sartre. Subjects explored include: modernity as a condition which is intellectually exacting; the police in England; democracy in relation to culture and society as a whole; philosophical determinism; sexual love; and the American ‘Western’ film.
Editorial Reviews
Review
“Informed comment and original thinking, clear-sighted, common-sensical and altruistic – what more could you want from a book of philosophy?”
— Geoff Ward ― Suite 101
“This diverse set of essays is an interesting examination of (or introduction to) the different subjects covered. Although the subject matter is challenging Ruben’s style is generally pretty succinct and doesn’t seem any more difficult than necessary, and I’d recommend the book to anyone with a nascent interest in political or moral philosophy.”
— Jill Bone ― Bookbag
“The presentation of Rubens’ ideas in [an] almost aphoristic manner might lose some points in the attempt to make the whole viewpoint more digestible, but it certainly encouraged me to have a go at just one more essay before putting the book down.”
— Ben Basing ― Ethical Record
About the Author
Tom Rubens holds BA and MA degrees in English, and has taught this subject in further and higher education for most of his working life. In addition to six already published books in philosophy, he has also published a selection of poetry. As well as teaching and writing, he is active in community and political affairs.
