{"title":"Professor Maximilian de Gaynesford","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to the thought-provoking works of Professor Maximilian de Gaynesford. As a distinguished scholar in the fields of philosophy and psychology, Professor de Gaynesford delves into the rich intricacies of human thought and behaviour. His books are renowned for their ability to challenge conventional wisdom while encouraging readers to explore radical new perspectives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe highlight of this collection, \u003cem\u003eHow to be Radical in Philosophy\u003c\/em\u003e, exemplifies his innovative approach. Here, Professor de Gaynesford provides insightful guidance on transforming philosophical thinking into an adventurous pursuit of truth and understanding. Whether you're a seasoned philosopher or new to the world of intellectual exploration, his writings offer valuable perspectives that provoke deeper reflection and curiosity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEngage with these enlightening works and discover how Professor Maximilian de Gaynesford continues to shape contemporary philosophical discourse, making complex ideas accessible and exciting for all readers.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"how-to-be-radical-in-philosophy-by-professor-maximilian-de-gaynesford-9781350337008","title":"How to be Radical in Philosophy","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRadicality is at the very heart of philosophy. Sustaining this lifeblood of progressive thinking means refashioning philosophy constantly. It means engaging with the fundamental issues of living, working, thinking, and dying. Otherwise, philosophy loses touch with what matters and dies away itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow to be Radical in Philosophy\u003c\/em\u003e presents five very different ways philosophy can stay radically engaged: by taking its stand on reason (like Descartes), experience (like Locke), action (like Marx), analysis (like Adorno), or self-criticism (like Heidegger). The result is a much-needed guide for philosophers of all levels of experience, helping to identify the best ways to be, and continue to be, radical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese five ways of being radical are united by their extraordinarily audacious approach to seeking out the roots of things and engaging in issues that matter to everyone. What can we know for certain? What is our nature? What do we need to live a genuinely human existence? As the book proceeds, another more disturbing connection stands out: each path starts by identifying something disastrously wrong with previous ways of doing philosophy, and thus heads out in a completely different direction, but each ends up in the very same confusion that it tried to escape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMaximilian de Gaynesford explores this paradox: philosophy must be radical to be relevant and connected, but radicalism threatens to undermine philosophy, critically engaging with positions and arguments on both sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book invites the reader on a fascinating journey, straightens out the labyrinths of modern philosophy, and sheds light on this Covid\/post-Trump age, where the stimulus to philosophise remains more alive and active than ever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000639668460,"sku":"9781350337008","price":45.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/21282363482668.jpg?v=1763292413"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/professor-maximilian-de-gaynesford.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}