The selected writings of Jan Patočka : care for the soul /
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| Author / Creator: | Patočka, Jan, 1907-1977, author. |
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| Uniform title: | Works. Selections |
| Imprint: | London, UK ; New York, NY : Bloomsbury Academic, Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, 2022. ©2022 |
| Description: | xxii, 370 pages ; 25 cm |
| Language: | English |
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| Format: | Print Book |
| URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/12742117 |
| Summary: | Jan Patocka's contribution to phenomenology and the philosophy of history mean that he is considered one of the most important philosophers of the 20th century. Yet, his writing is not widely available in English and the Anglophone world remains rather unfamiliar with his work. In this new book of essential Patocka texts, of which the majority have been translated from the original Czech for the first time, readers will experience a general introduction to the key tenets of his philosophy. This includes his thoughts on the relationship between philosophy and political engagement which strike at the heart of contemporary debates about freedom, political participation and responsibility and a truly pressing issue for modern Europe, what exactly constitutes a European identity? In this important collection, Patocka provides an original vision of the relationship between self, world, and history that will benefit students, philosophers and those who are interested in the ideals that underpin our democracies. |
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| Item Description: | Translated from the Czech. |
| Physical Description: | xxii, 370 pages ; 25 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781350139107 1350139106 9781350139091 1350139092 9781350139138 9781350139114 |
