Structuralism

Moscow-Prague-Paris

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy, Political
Cover of the book Structuralism by J.M. Broekman, Springer Netherlands
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: J.M. Broekman ISBN: 9789401022514
Publisher: Springer Netherlands Publication: December 6, 2012
Imprint: Springer Language: English
Author: J.M. Broekman
ISBN: 9789401022514
Publisher: Springer Netherlands
Publication: December 6, 2012
Imprint: Springer
Language: English

The use of the word 'structuralism', not only as a title for the present book but also as a valuable indication for outstanding philosophical and cultural developments of our century, may embarrass the English reader. The same might be the case regarding some of the philosophical thoughts developed in connexion with this structuralism. Emphasis is namely not on a set of technical operations using ideas and conceptions closely linked up with 'structural' or 'systematical' analyses, system and in formation theories, biology, psychology and even literary criticism. On the contrary, the concept of structuralism here defmitely refers to a holistic approach, not unlike existentialism or phenomenology. Many philosophical implications of this structuralism are however quite different from those contained in existential philosophies. The first difference applies to philosophy itself: no existential thinker will doubt or deny that the thoughts developed are genuine philoso­ phical thoughts. Structuralism however does not take that decision before­ hand, and thus no longer restricts itself to the traditionallaws and habits of philosophical reasoning. It presents itself on the one hand as a holistic attempt to interpret reality among lines of philosophical argumentation, bu t tries to do so without the decision that this argumentation leads to philoso­ phy. Structuralism therefore presents itself as a specific activity, a modus operandi in reality itself.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

The use of the word 'structuralism', not only as a title for the present book but also as a valuable indication for outstanding philosophical and cultural developments of our century, may embarrass the English reader. The same might be the case regarding some of the philosophical thoughts developed in connexion with this structuralism. Emphasis is namely not on a set of technical operations using ideas and conceptions closely linked up with 'structural' or 'systematical' analyses, system and in formation theories, biology, psychology and even literary criticism. On the contrary, the concept of structuralism here defmitely refers to a holistic approach, not unlike existentialism or phenomenology. Many philosophical implications of this structuralism are however quite different from those contained in existential philosophies. The first difference applies to philosophy itself: no existential thinker will doubt or deny that the thoughts developed are genuine philoso­ phical thoughts. Structuralism however does not take that decision before­ hand, and thus no longer restricts itself to the traditionallaws and habits of philosophical reasoning. It presents itself on the one hand as a holistic attempt to interpret reality among lines of philosophical argumentation, bu t tries to do so without the decision that this argumentation leads to philoso­ phy. Structuralism therefore presents itself as a specific activity, a modus operandi in reality itself.

More books from Springer Netherlands

Cover of the book Making Sense of Advance Directives by J.M. Broekman
Cover of the book Sand Dune Conservation, Management and Restoration by J.M. Broekman
Cover of the book Implementing European Union Education and Training Policy by J.M. Broekman
Cover of the book Phosphoinositides II: The Diverse Biological Functions by J.M. Broekman
Cover of the book Teaching Fractions through Situations: A Fundamental Experiment by J.M. Broekman
Cover of the book Japanese Urban System by J.M. Broekman
Cover of the book Transitions and Transformations in Learning and Education by J.M. Broekman
Cover of the book Japan’s Colonialism and Indonesia by J.M. Broekman
Cover of the book Computer Presentation of Data in Science by J.M. Broekman
Cover of the book International Bioenergy Trade by J.M. Broekman
Cover of the book Bemisia: Bionomics and Management of a Global Pest by J.M. Broekman
Cover of the book Methods in Medicine by J.M. Broekman
Cover of the book The Clinical Applications of SPET by J.M. Broekman
Cover of the book International Labour Conventions and National Law by J.M. Broekman
Cover of the book The Philosophy of Georges Bastide by J.M. Broekman
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy