Rethinking Philosophers' Responsibility (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781443893664)

Calling on philosophers as the custodians of rationality to reconsider their responsibility toward their communities and the state of civilization at large, this book considers philosophy to be a practical discipline. Largely foreign to philosophers and non-philosophers alike, this conception of philosophy discloses the relevance of its unique contributions to contemporary society. The book offers a compelling and accessible analysis of philosophy also in relation to religion, psychology, the New Age Movement, and globalization, and exemplifies through a wide range of current problems how philosophers can fulfil their responsibility. Its argument that responsibility lies where one is capable of doing what is needed, and even more so, when no one else can do it, targets philosophers. However, its innovative study of contemporary philosophy coupled with its original contributions to the problems at hand will engage academics and students from other disciplines, as well as a general readership.

Author: Lydia Amir
ISBN-10: 1443893668
ISBN-13: 9781443893664
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/01/2017
Pages: 341
Format: Hardcover