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OverviewIn the last decades of the twentieth century, French poststructuralist 'theory' transformed the humanities. Yet it also met with resistance, and today we frequently hear that theory is 'dead'. Brilliantly argued and clearly written, this is an account of the past and present fortunes of theory, suitable for anyone researching, teaching, or studying in the field. It also maps out a way forward for the humanities in which theory will play a crucial part. Colin Davis: reconsiders key arguments for and against theory, identifying significant misreadings reassesses the contribution of poststructuralist thought to the issues of knowledge, ethics, hope and identitysheds new light on the work of Lyotard, Levinas, Althusser and Kristeva offers a fresh perspective on recent debates on the death of theory. In closing, he argues forcefully that theory may change, but it will not go away. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Colin DavisPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Dimensions: Width: 13.80cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 0.410kg ISBN: 9780415316095ISBN 10: 041531609 Pages: 224 Publication Date: 23 October 2003 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Tertiary & Higher Education , Undergraduate Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Impostures of French theory 2 Enlightenment/poststructuralism 3 After knowledge: Lyotard and the postmodern condition 4 After ethics: Levinas without stories 5 After hope: Althusser on reading and self-reading 6 After identity: Kristeva’s life stories 7 Spectres of theoryReviewsDavis reminds us that poststructuralism doesn't spell the death of philosophy or of Western civilization; rather, poststructuralism holds the door open to allow new questions to enter the unfinished project of modernity. -- David Bockoven, Postmodern Culture """Davis reminds us that poststructuralism doesn't spell the death of philosophy or of Western civilization; rather, poststructuralism holds the door open to allow new questions to enter the unfinished project of modernity."" -- David Bockoven, Postmodern Culture" Author InformationColin Davis is Professor of French Studies at the University of Warwick. His publications include Levinas: An Introduction (1996), Ethical Issues in Twentieth-Century French Fiction (2000) and French Fiction in the Mitterrand Years (with Elizabeth Fallaize, 2000). Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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