The book deals with key ethico-political issues of modernity, that of responsibility and of the subject(s) that can assume it. Today, new realities, from global political issues to ecomic crises and lack of confidence in governments, show that there is authority, institution, or public organism capable of taking charge.A In fact, people find themselves less responsible than ever before. Available for the first time in English, this text by one of the leading European intellectuals explores why we need to return to a full personal responsibility. This entails a revisiting of such concepts as personal identity, tolerance, and action -all essential components of responsibility. Featuring a preface by Gianni Vattimo, the book t only analyzes the problem of responsibility from various perspectives (including Nietzsche, Weber, Arendt, Sartre), but also confronts today's realities and challenges. As Cruz puts it, Until w, men attempted to describe the world; the moment has arrived for them to take it on.A
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Continuum Publishing Corporation
ISBN-10
1441147756
ISBN-13
9781441147752
eBay Product ID (ePID)
108590093
Product Key Features
Author
Manuel Cruz
Format
Hardback
Language
English
Subject
Philosophy
Type
Textbook
Dimensions
Weight
366g
Height
228mm
Width
153mm
Additional Product Features
Place of Publication
New York
Spine
10mm
Content Note
Black & White Illustrations
Author Biography
Manuel Cruz is Professor of Contemporary Philosophy at the University of Barcelona, Spain. A renowned philosopher and public intellectual, he has authored and edited over 20 books, many of which were translated into other languages. He also runs a monthly column in El Pais.