{"product_id":"how-to-be-radical-in-philosophy-9781350337008","title":"How to be Radical in Philosophy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eRadicality is at the core of philosophy, and this book offers five ways to stay engaged: reason, experience, action, analysis, and self-criticism. These ways are united by their audacious approach to seeking out the roots of things and engaging in issues that matter to everyone. However, each path starts by identifying something wrong with previous ways of doing philosophy and ends up in the same confusion. The book invites the reader on a journey to straighten out the labyrinths of modern philosophy and shed light on the Covid\/post-Trump age, where the stimulus to philosophize remains more alive and active than ever. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 232 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 09 February 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRadicality holds a central place within the realm of philosophy, requiring a continuous reimagining to sustain its vital essence. It entails delving into the core concerns of life, work, thought, and demise, ensuring that philosophy remains in touch with what truly matters. This book presents five distinct approaches to maintaining a radical engagement, each rooted in different principles: reason, experience, action, analysis, and self-criticism. These pathways unite in their audacious pursuit of understanding the origins of things and addressing issues that resonate with all. As the book unfolds, a profound paradox emerges: while radicalism is essential for philosophy's relevance and connection, it also poses a threat to its integrity. Maximilian de Gaynesford delves into this conundrum, exploring how philosophy must be radical to remain impactful but risks undermining itself through critical engagement with positions and arguments on both sides. The book invites readers on a captivating journey, navigating the complexities of modern philosophy and shedding light on the unique context of the Covid \/ post-Trump era, where the urge to philosophize remains more vibrant than ever.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 300g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 137 x 216 x 18 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781350337008\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Professor Maximilian deGaynesford","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44094237638906,"sku":"9781350337008","price":16.65,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1676035024505_book.jpg?v=1676463600","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/how-to-be-radical-in-philosophy-9781350337008","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}