The Vicissitudes of Nature: From Spinoza to Freud by Richard J. Bernstein Paperb

Description: The Vicissitudes of Nature by Richard J. Bernstein The relation between humans and nature is at the core of the great existential threats of our time, from climate change, extreme weather, and environmental destruction to devastating pandemics. We are becoming increasingly aware of the fact that, unless we change our behavior radically and quickly, the most likely outcome will be the destruction of countless species and forms of life, including our own. But we also need to change the way we think about nature, and think about the relation between humans and nature – this is a key intellectual task. In this important book, Richard J. Bernstein argues that an adequate conception of humans and nature, capable of facing up to the existential threats of our time, requires taking full account of the major projects dealing with nature in the past. Focusing on key figures of modernity – Spinoza, Hume, Kant, Hegel, Marx, Nietzsche, and Freud – Bernstein reconstructs their conceptions of nature and uncovers the reasons that led them to their distinctive views. Working through the contradictions and incompatibilities among these diverse thinkers, Bernstein identifies common themes that have shaped their struggles in dealing with the relation of humans to nature. He offers a critical overview of the challenges illuminated by each perspective that must be confronted in our thinking of nature today. As a prolegomenon to rethinking humanity and nature, this book uncovers the rich conceptual resources available within the modern tradition that can help us to develop an adequate understanding of nature for our time. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Richard J. Bernstein is Vera List Professor of Philosophy at the New School for Social Research in New York. Table of Contents Preface Introduction Part I The Philosophy of Nature Chapter 1 Spinoza: Founder of Modern Naturalism Chapter 2 Hume: The Experimental Method and the Science of Man Chapter 3 Kant: Copernican Turn––Nature, Reason, and Freedom Chapter 4 Hegel: Nature and Geist Part II The Hermeneutics of Suspicion Prologue Chapter 5 Marx: The Transaction of Nature and Social Man Chapter 6 Nietzsche: Nature and the Affirmation of Life Chapter 7 Freud: Human Nature, Psychic Reality, and Cosmological Speculation Coda Concluding Remarks Notes References Review "Throughout his career, Richard Bernstein has served as a trusted guide through the European and American philosophical traditions. Lucid and fair-minded, his new book exemplifies his rare gift for synthesis, showing us how the idea of nature has changed over time, and how we have changed as well."Peter E. Gordon, Harvard University"a remarkable work that demonstrates the enduring relevance of thinking historically about key ideas in philosophical analysis."Journal for the Study of Religion, Nature and Culture Review Quote "Throughout his career, Richard Bernstein has served as a trusted guide through the European and American philosophical traditions. Lucid and fair-minded, his new book exemplifies his rare gift for synthesis, showing us how the idea of nature has changed over time, and how we have changed as well." Peter E. Gordon, Harvard University Details ISBN150955520X Pages 300 Year 2022 ISBN-10 150955520X ISBN-13 9781509555208 Format Paperback Imprint Polity Press Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom Publication Date 2022-10-07 UK Release Date 2022-10-07 NZ Release Date 2022-10-07 Subtitle From Spinoza to Freud Author Richard J. Bernstein Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd Alternative 9781509555192 DEWEY 304.201 Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 2023-01-12 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:139585892;

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