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Oxford University Press - The Claim of Reason by Stanley Cavell

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Explore a classic of American philosophy with this reissue of The Claim of Reason. Published by Oxford University Press, this edition includes a new preface by Cavell that examines the work's influence and reception over time. This book provides a unique bridge between philosophy and literature. Cavell expands his philosophical arguments using literary examples and applies rigorous philosophical theories to various literary texts. This method creates a deep connection between the two fields. Readers will find significant parallels drawn between the British analytic tradition and the continental tradition. Cavell compares the concept of skepticism found in the works of Descartes, Hume, and Kant with the philosophy of language. This work is an essential resource for those studying language, grammar, and the history of philosophical thought.

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Includes a new preface by Cavell discussing the influence and reception of this philosophical classic.

Connects philosophy and literature by applying philosophical theories to literary texts.

Compares British analytic traditions with continental traditions through the study of skepticism.

Examines skepticism in the works of Descartes, Hume, and Kant alongside philosophy of language.

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Brown
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paperback
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Amazon UK
Release Date
01 July 1999
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12 February 2007

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