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Sources Of The Self: The Making Of The Modern Identity,Used
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Taylor Has Taken On The Most Delicate And Exacting Of Philosophical Questions, The Question Of Who We Are And How We Should Liveand He Has Made This An Adventure Of Selfdiscovery For His Reader. Martha Nussbaum, New Republicin This Extensive Inquiry Into The Sources Of Modern Selfhood, Charles Taylor Demonstrates Just How Rich And Precious Those Resources Are. The Modern Turn To Subjectivity, With Its Attendant Rejection Of An Objective Order Of Reason, Has Ledit Seems To Manyto Mere Subjectivism At The Mildest And To Sheer Nihilism At The Worst. Many Critics Believe That The Modern Order Has No Moral Backbone And Has Proved Corrosive To All That Might Foster Human Good. Taylor Rejects This View. He Argues That, Properly Understood, Our Modern Notion Of The Self Provides A Framework That More Than Compensates For The Abandonment Of Substantive Notions Of Rationality.The Major Insight Of Sources Of The Self Is That Modern Subjectivity, In All Its Epistemological, Aesthetic, And Political Ramifications, Has Its Roots In Ideas Of Human Good. After First Arguing That Contemporary Philosophers Have Ignored How Self And Good Connect, The Author Defines The Modern Identity By Describing Its Genesis. His Effort To Uncover And Map Our Moral Sources Leads To Novel Interpretations Of Most Of The Figures And Movements In The Modern Tradition. Taylor Shows That The Modern Turn Inward Is Not Disastrous But Is In Fact The Result Of Our Long Efforts To Define And Reach The Good. At The Heart Of This Definition He Finds What He Calls The Affirmation Of Ordinary Life, A Value Which Has Decisively If Not Completely Replaced An Older Conception Of Reason As Connected To A Hierarchy Based On Birth And Wealth. In Telling The Story Of A Revolution Whose Proponents Have Been Augustine, Montaigne, Luther, And A Host Of Others, Taylors Goal Is In Part To Make Sure We Do Not Lose Sight Of Their Goal And Endanger All That Has Been Achieved. Sources Of The Self Provides A Decisive Defense Of The Modern Order And A Sharp Rebuff To Its Critics.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'Sources of the Self' about? A: 'Sources of the Self' explores the development of modern identity through philosophical inquiry, highlighting how personal and societal notions of the self are intertwined with concepts of human good.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Sources of the Self'? A: The author of 'Sources of the Self' is Charles Taylor, a prominent philosopher known for his work in political philosophy, ethics, and the philosophy of language.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: 'Sources of the Self' contains 624 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of its themes.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This edition of 'Sources of the Self' is available in paperback binding, making it portable and suitable for reading.
- Q: When was 'Sources of the Self' published? A: 'Sources of the Self' was published on March 1, 1992, and has been influential in philosophical discussions since.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in this book? A: Key themes in 'Sources of the Self' include modern subjectivity, the connection between self and good, and the historical roots of contemporary identity.
- Q: Is 'Sources of the Self' suitable for beginners in philosophy? A: 'Sources of the Self' is comprehensive and may be more suitable for readers with some background in philosophy, although it aims to engage a broad audience.
- Q: What edition of 'Sources of the Self' is currently available? A: The currently available edition of 'Sources of the Self' is the Seventh Printing, which reflects the book's continued relevance and readership.
- Q: What type of readers would benefit from this book? A: Readers interested in philosophy, identity, ethics, and modern thought would find 'Sources of the Self' particularly insightful.
- Q: Does this book include any notable philosophical figures? A: 'Sources of the Self' discusses influential figures such as Augustine, Montaigne, and Luther, highlighting their contributions to the understanding of modern identity.