Karl Jaspers Today [Hardcover]

Leonard H. Ehrlich (Author), Richard Wisser (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0819170135 | ISBN-13: 978-0819170132 | Publication Date: July 19, 1988

The contributions to this volume, selected papers from several conferences held in conjunction with the centenary of Karl Jaspers's birth, constitute the first reassessment of his significance as philosopher and scholar since his death in 1969. The contributions are grouped in eight parts, according to topic. An appendix lists conferences on Jaspers held during the centenary period, publications about Jaspers in the same period, and institutions and societies devoted to the study of his work. The volume also includes a self portrait by Jaspers. Sections include: Perspectives on Karl Jaspers; Leading Motives; Philosophy with a Cosmopolitan Intent; The Truth and Value of Science; Aspects of Philosophic Faith; The Politics of Freedom; Jaspers Among is Peers; and The Reception of Jaspers. Co-published with the Center for Advanced Research in Phenomenology.

Editorial Reviews

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This handsome edition, both comprehensive and accessible in price, will prove a mine of information not only for Jaspers specialists, but also for lovers of philosophy as a whole.>>>>

The great merit of this massively documented work is that it supplies an all-round survey of Jasper's philosophy and maintains the reader's high interest throughout by its clearness of vision and lucidity of expression.>>>>

Language Notes

Text: English, French, German

Product Details

• Hardcover: 438 pages
• Publisher: University Press Of America (July 19, 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0819170135
• ISBN-13: 978-0819170132
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,776,035 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)