Critical Conditions: Postmodernity and the Question of Foundations (Literature, Culture, Theory, Series Number 8) - Hardcover

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The postmodern debate has been heavily influenced by often contradictory conclusions about the foundations of knowledge. Horace Fairlamb contends that philosophy's foundationist quest has usually been misconceived as a choice between "super-science" and theoretical anarchy. Examining the history of foundationism, and providing detailed analysis of the work of leading theorists, including Fish, Foucault, Derrida, Gadamer and Habermas, Dr. Fairlamb argues for a less reductive and less arbitrary conception of knowledge and meaning. The result is an important contribution to the current reevaluation of theoretical discourse.

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Examining the history of foundationism, and providing a detailed analysis of the work of leading theorists including Fish, Foucault, Derrida, Gadamer and Habermas, this study argues for a less reductive and arbitrary conception of knowledge and meaning.
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Providing a sophisticated critique of contemporary foundationist debate, this work contributes significantly to the current revaluation of theoretical discourse with implications for philosophers as well as literary theorists.

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  • PublisherCambridge University Press
  • Publication date1994
  • ISBN 10 0521450470
  • ISBN 13 9780521450478
  • BindingHardcover
  • Number of pages286

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