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The Modern Mind: An Intellectual History Of The 20Th Century
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This Major Narrative History Of The People And Ideas That Shaped The Modern World Is A Brilliantly Reasoned Examination Of The Thought And Individuals That Made Twentiethcentury Culture. From Freud To Babbitt, From Relativity To Susan Sontag, From Proust To Henri Bergson To Saul Bellow, The Books Range Is Encyclopedic, Covering The Major Writers, Artists, Scientists, And Philosophers Who Produced The Ideas By Which We Live. Beginning With Four Seminal Ideas That Were Introduced In 1900 The Unconscious, The Gene, The Quantum, And Picasso'S First Paintings In Parispeter Watson Has Produced A Fluent And Engaging Narrative Of The Intellectual Tradition Of The Past Century.The Book Is Divided Into Four Parts Freud To Wittgenstein; Spengler To Animal Farm; Sartre To The Sea Of Tranquillity; The Counterculture To Kosovo And There Are Fortytwo Chapters. Watson Emphasizes That The Century May Be Understood As A Period During Which The Scientific Method Colonized All Modes Of Thought And Changed The Way Thinking Is Done. He Sees The First Half Of The Century As A Period Of Discovery And The Last Half As A Period Of Analysis, Synthesis, And Understanding, And He Explores The Role Of The United States In Setting The Century'S Agenda In Many Areas. Unlike More Conventional Histories, In Which The Focus Is On Political Events And Personalities, The Modern Mind Is An Illuminating Blueprint Of Twentiethcentury Thought And Culture And The Men And Women Who Created It.
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- Q: What is 'The Modern Mind' about? A: 'The Modern Mind: An Intellectual History of the 20th Century' examines the key thinkers and ideas that shaped modern culture, focusing on influential figures from Freud to Susan Sontag and exploring major intellectual movements throughout the century.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Modern Mind'? A: The book is authored by Peter Watson, a noted historian and writer with a focus on intellectual history.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Modern Mind' have? A: 'The Modern Mind' contains 864 pages, providing an in-depth look at 20th-century thought and culture.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed in 'Acceptable' condition, meaning it may show signs of wear but is still usable.
- Q: When was 'The Modern Mind' published? A: 'The Modern Mind' was published on March 6, 2001.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'The Modern Mind'? A: The book is available in hardcover binding, which offers durability and a premium feel.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of 'The Modern Mind'? A: Yes, this listing is for the 'First Edition' of 'The Modern Mind'.
- Q: What topics are covered in 'The Modern Mind'? A: The book covers a range of topics, including major philosophical ideas, significant cultural shifts, and influential figures from the early 20th century to the end of the century.
- Q: Can 'The Modern Mind' be useful for academic purposes? A: Yes, 'The Modern Mind' serves as a comprehensive resource for students and scholars interested in intellectual history, philosophy, and cultural studies.
- Q: What are the main parts of 'The Modern Mind'? A: The book is divided into four main parts, focusing on different eras and themes in 20th-century thought, from Freud to Wittgenstein and beyond.