A Theory of Modernity

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By Agnes Heller

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A Theory of Modernity by Agnes Heller offers a profound exploration of modernity's core dynamics, examining the intertwined technological, social, and political trends shaping contemporary life. As a seminal figure in post-World War II social thought, Heller presents a thoughtful and comprehensive analysis of modernism's evolution and complexities.
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Ideal for scholars and students of philosophy, social theory, and modern history, as well as readers interested in cultural studies and political thought.

Is an analysis of the main dynamics of modernity, which discusses the technological, social and political elements of modernism.

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Written by one of the most influential figures in post-World-War-II social thought, A Theory of Modernity is a comprehensive analysis of the main dynamics of modernity. It discusses the technological, social, and political elements of modernism.

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Richard J. Bernstein of The New School for Social Research praises Heller as an "outstanding, independent thinker" whose theory introduces fresh philosophical insights relevant to current debates. John Grumley from the University of Sydney describes the book as "elegantly written," a confident synthesis of Heller's perspective alongside those of influential predecessors, capturing modernity's cultural dynamics and emerging challenges.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780631216131

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 September 1999

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 230.0mm

Weight: 482g

Pages: 328

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About the Author

Agnes Heller-a colleague, pupil, and friend of George Lukacs and one-time dissident in Communist Hungary - is Hannah Arendt Professor of Philosophy at the New School for Social Research in New York. Her books include Reconstructing Aestheticism (1986), Beyond Justice (1988), General Ethics (1989), A Philosophy of Morals (1990), and An Ethics of Personality (1996), all published by Blackwell Publishers.