Routledge - The Age of Structuralism: From Levi-Strauss to Foucault

Explore the intellectual history of a movement that reshaped modern thought with The Age of Structuralism by Edith Kurzweil. Published by Routledge, this work traces the evolution of structuralism from its linguistic roots to the transformative theories of Claude Levi-Strauss. The book examines how this perspective views the world through relationships between created structures rather than objective realities. This text provides a panoramic overview of the origins of deconstructionism and its various critics. By studying the work of seven influential writers who expanded upon or reacted against Levi-Strauss, readers gain a deep understanding of the movement that dominated French intellectual life during the postwar era. Whether you are studying French philosophy or the history of ideas, this book offers a lucid and penetrating portrait of a period that continues to influence French thought today. It serves as an essential resource for understanding the shift in how we perceive the structures that define our existence.