Locating Europe: A Figure, a Concept, an Idea?

The concept of European unity, the animating spirit of the European Union, is increasingly fragile in the face of far-right populist movements. In "Locating Europe: A Figure, a Concept, an Idea?" Rodolphe Gasché explores how to think about Europe, revealing that it is more than just one geographical and cultural entity. The idea of Europe is based on common foundations that are under threat, and Gasché engages the philosophy of Hans-Georg Gadamer, Karl Jaspers, Karl Löwith, and others to explore the potential and limits of the notion of Europe.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 256 pages
\n Publication date: 01 June 2021
\n Publisher: Indiana University Press
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The notion of European unity, the driving force behind the European Union, appears increasingly fragile in the face of the rise of far-right populist movements. In his book "Locating Europe," Rodolphe Gasché endeavors to explore the question of how to think about Europe. Is it a figure, a concept, or an idea? Is there still something compelling and urgent about the idea of Europe?

Gasché delves into the works of phenomenologist and postphenomenological thinkers from the second half of the 20th century to reveal that Europe is more than just a geographical and cultural entity. The idea of Europe is built upon shared foundations: a distinct conception of reason, self-criticism, responsibility, freedom, equality, human rights, and democracy. These foundations are now under threat.

In "Locating Europe: A Figure, a Concept, an Idea?" Gasché engages with the philosophy of Hans-Georg Gadamer, Karl Jaspers, Karl Löwith, and others, focusing on the most significant philosophical representations of Europe. He also explores the potential and limitations of the notion of Europe, raising important questions about its future and relevance in the face of contemporary challenges.

\n Weight: 398g\n
Dimension: 151 x 229 x 19 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780253054852\n \n