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Songs Of Experience: Modern American And European Variations On A Universal Theme
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Few Words In Both Everyday Parlance And Theoretical Discourse Have Been As Rhapsodically Defended Or As Fervently Resisted As Experience. Yet, To Date, There Have Been No Comprehensive Studies Of How The Concept Of Experience Has Evolved Over Time And Why So Many Thinkers In So Many Different Traditions Have Been Compelled To Understand It. Songs Of Experience Is A Remarkable History Of Western Ideas About The Nature Of Human Experience Written By One Of Our Bestknown Intellectual Historians. With Its Sweeping Historical Reach And Lucid Comparative Analysisqualities That Have Made Martin Jay'S Previous Books So Distinctive And So Successfulsongs Of Experience Explores Western Discourse From The Sixteenth Century To The Present, Asking Why The Concept Of Experience Has Been Such A Magnet For Controversy. Resisting Any Single Overarching Narrative, Jay Discovers Themes And Patterns That Transcend Individuals And Particular Schools Of Thought And Illuminate The Entire Spectrum Of Intellectual History.As He Explores The Manifold Contexts For Understanding Experienceepistemological, Religious, Aesthetic, Political, And Historicaljay Engages An Exceptionally Broad Range Of European And American Traditions And Thinkers From The American Pragmatists And British Marxist Humanists To The Frankfurt School And The French Poststructuralists, And He Delves Into The Thought Of Individual Philosophers As Well, Including Montaigne, Bacon, Locke, Hume And Kant, Oakeshott, Collingwood, And Ankersmit. Provocative, Engaging, Erudite, This Key Work Will Be An Essential Source For Anyone Who Joins The Ongoing Debate About The Material, Linguistic, Cultural, And Theoretical Meaning Of Experience In Modern Cultures.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Songs of Experience'? A: 'Songs of Experience' explores the evolution of the concept of experience in Western thought, examining its significance across various intellectual traditions from the sixteenth century to the present.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Songs of Experience'? A: The book is authored by Martin Jay, a well-known intellectual historian recognized for his insightful analysis of Western ideas.
- Q: What type of book is 'Songs of Experience'? A: 'Songs of Experience' is a hardcover academic book that provides a historical overview of the concept of experience through a comparative lens.
- Q: How many pages does 'Songs of Experience' have? A: The book contains 441 pages, making it a comprehensive study for readers interested in the topic.
- Q: When was 'Songs of Experience' published? A: 'Songs of Experience' was published on January 10, 2005.
- Q: What are some key topics discussed in the book? A: The book discusses the epistemological, religious, aesthetic, political, and historical contexts of experience, engaging with a wide range of thinkers and traditions.
- Q: Is 'Songs of Experience' suitable for casual readers? A: While the book is accessible, it is primarily geared towards readers with an interest in intellectual history and philosophy, as it delves into complex themes.
- Q: What edition of 'Songs of Experience' is available? A: The current offering is the First Edition / First Printing of 'Songs of Experience'.
- Q: Does 'Songs of Experience' include references to modern thinkers? A: Yes, the book engages with a variety of modern thinkers, including American pragmatists and French poststructuralists, alongside historical philosophers.
- Q: What makes 'Songs of Experience' a significant work? A: 'Songs of Experience' is significant for its comprehensive analysis and historical reach, providing valuable insights into the ongoing debate about the meaning of experience in contemporary culture.