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Cavell, Williams and the Question of Style in Philosophy - by Paolo Babbiotti (Hardcover)
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Highlights
- This book considers the work of two philosophers situated within the anglo-american analytical tradition, Stanley Cavell (1926-2018) and Bernard Williams (1929-2003).
- About the Author: Dr Paolo Babbiotti holds a PhD in philosophy from the University of Turin, Italy.
- 283 Pages
- Philosophy, Movements
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Book Synopsis
This book considers the work of two philosophers situated within the anglo-american analytical tradition, Stanley Cavell (1926-2018) and Bernard Williams (1929-2003). It examines the literary strategies that these stylistically-aware authors employ and also the ethical demand which guides their philosophies and gives substance to their philosophical styles. The book thereby aims to demonstrate the importance of style in philosophy and suggest some of the intellectual dynamics a philosopher's conscious awareness of style can create.
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This book considers the work of two philosophers situated within the anglo-american analytical tradition, Stanley Cavell (1926-2018) and Bernard Williams (1929-2003). It examines the literary strategies that these stylistically-aware authors employ and also the ethical demand which guides their philosophies and gives substance to their philosophical styles. The book thereby aims to demonstrate the importance of style in philosophy and suggest some of the intellectual dynamics a philosopher's conscious awareness of style can create.
Dr Paolo Babbiotti holds a PhD in philosophy from the University of Turin, Italy.
About the Author
Dr Paolo Babbiotti holds a PhD in philosophy from the University of Turin, Italy.