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The Enchantment of Reason is a lively critique of American legal thought and the American legal systems deification of reason. In an attempt to understand the current malaise of American law and the depressed condition of American intellectual life in general, Pierre Schlag diagnoses what he believes is an epidemic of pathological reliance on the principle of reason. Contending that legal thinkers continually fail to recognize the aesthetic and ethical prejudices of rationalism, Schlag creates a genealogy that shows how the call to reason has become a manipulative vehicle of power, faith, and prejudice.In examining the fierce resistance to questioning reasons primacy, this renowned critic and professor of American law demonstrates how those who use and study the law perpetuate their own methodological blind spots. Claiming that reason has been endowed with a virtually mystical power to organize social life, Schlag unravels the seemingly rational world of judicial opinions, statutes, doctrines, and legal principles. In the process, he paints a shockingand sure to be controversialpicture of the chaos and, indeed, violence of the American legal tradition.This bold commentary on the irrationality of reason in American law and legal studies will interest not only legal scholars and philosophers but also serious thinkers across a broad disciplinary spectrum.
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- Q: What is 'The Enchantment of Reason' about? A: 'The Enchantment of Reason' critiques American legal thought and examines the deification of reason within the legal system, highlighting the hidden prejudices of rationalism.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Pierre Schlag, a renowned critic and professor of American law.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: This is a used book in good condition.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'The Enchantment of Reason'? A: The book was published on July 22, 1998.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'The Enchantment of Reason' contains 176 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: In which category is this book listed? A: The book is categorized under Law Enforcement.
- Q: Is this book suitable for legal scholars? A: Yes, the book is suitable for legal scholars, philosophers, and serious thinkers interested in American law and legal studies.
- Q: What themes does the book explore? A: The book explores themes such as the irrationality of reason, the manipulation of power in legal contexts, and the aesthetic and ethical prejudices associated with rationalism.
- Q: Can this book be used for academic purposes? A: Yes, it can be used for academic purposes, particularly in legal studies and critiques of legal philosophy.