Genealogies of the West: Civilization, Religion, Consciousness

Genealogies of the West offers a fresh perspective on the West by exploring its historical roots and reflecting on the challenges it faces in the present. It examines the plural processes, ideas, characters, and events that shape the West's tradition and identity and their continued presence in the modern world.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 14 February 2023
Publisher: Anthem Press

Genealogies of the West offers a fresh perspective on the West by tracing the enduring imprints of the past and engaging with the contemporary challenges it confronts. By delving into its intricate and often contentious history, the book explores the genealogies of plural processes, ideas, characters, and events that shape the tradition and identity of the West. It also reflects on their continued presence in the modern world. Through a comprehensive examination of the Modernity and its significant achievements, such as the state, capitalism, science, technology, ideologies, and enlightenments, the book demonstrates how these frameworks are being revised and reinterpreted by postmodernity. This insightful exploration provides readers with a broader understanding, sheds light on the complexities of the past, challenges preconceived historical narratives, recognizes the weight and significance of the West in the present, and fosters contemplation of its potential future implications.

Genealogies of the West presents a new look at the West by tracing the still-recognizable footprints of the past and reflecting on the present challenges it faces.

Weight: 454g
Dimension: 216 x 140 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781839987571