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Philosophy in the Age of Science and Capital.

Adamson, Gregory Dale.

Philosophy in the Age of Science and Capital. - 1st ed. - 1 online resource (176 pages) - Transversals: New Directions in Philosophy Series . - Transversals: New Directions in Philosophy Series .

Cover -- Contents -- Introduction -- 1 Science and Continuity - where the nature of logic parts from the logic of nature -- 2 Evolution Past and Present - continuity and transformation -- 3 Capitalist Tendencies - how the nature of reflective thought conditions the direction of human evolution -- 4 Metaphysics beyond Marx - the substance of aesthetics, culture and sensibility -- Bibliography -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- Q -- R -- S -- T -- V -- W -- Z.

Based on an original synthesis of the work of Marx and Bergson, the key theorists of capitalism and creativity, the book presents an astonishing analysis of contemporary science and capital. Exploring in particular genetics, evolutionary theory, commodification and class consciousness, Philosophy in the Age of Science and Capital injects life back into contemporary politics, ethics and aesthetics.

9781441129529


Philosophy, Modern -- 20th century.


Electronic books.

B804 -- .A33 2002eb

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