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The Idea of the Self: Thought and Experience in Western Europe since the Seventeenth Century,Used
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What is the self? The question has preoccupied people in many times and places, but nowhere more than in the modern West, where it has spawned debates that still resound today. Jerrold Seigel combines theoretical and contextual approaches to explore the ways key figures have understood whether and how far individuals can achieve coherence and consistency in the face of inner tensions and external pressures. Clarifying that recent 'postmodernist' accounts belong firmly to the tradition of Western thinking they have sought to supercede, Seigel provides a persuasive alternative to claims that the modern self is typically egocentric or disengaged. Both a Fulbright Fellow and a National Endowment for the Humanities Fellow, Jerrold Seigel is currently William R. Keenan Professor of History at NYU. His previous books include The Private Worlds of Marcel Duchamp (University of California Press, 1995) and Bohemian Paris: Culture, Politics and the Boundaries of Bourgeois Life (Viking Penguin, 1986).
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'The Idea of the Self'? A: 'The Idea of the Self' explores the concept of selfhood in Western Europe since the seventeenth century, examining how individuals achieve coherence amidst inner and external pressures.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Jerrold Seigel, a noted historian and Fulbright Fellow.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The book is available in paperback format.
- Q: What is the condition of the used book? A: The used book is described as being in good condition.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Idea of the Self' have? A: 'The Idea of the Self' contains 734 pages.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on March 28, 2005.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book provides a theoretical and contextual analysis that is suitable for academic study in history and philosophy.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to gain insights into the historical understanding of selfhood and the debates surrounding individual coherence in modern Western thought.
- Q: Does the book reference any other significant works? A: Yes, Seigel's previous works include 'The Private Worlds of Marcel Duchamp' and 'Bohemian Paris', which may provide additional context.
- Q: Is there any specific audience for this book? A: The book is primarily aimed at scholars, students, and anyone interested in the philosophical discourse surrounding the concept of self.