The Intellectual Foundations of Modern Ukraine: The Nineteenth Century

The book explores the evolution of Ukrainian intellectuals and their ideas from the Age of Enlightenment to the Positivist science and social reform era, focusing on their engagement with the people and land they represented. It is a valuable resource for scholars interested in cultural anthropology, political science, political philosophy, and the history of modern Ukraine.

Format: Hardback
Length: 196 pages
Publication date: 28 October 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This groundbreaking work is the first comprehensive study in English of the Ukrainian nation-building process that spans the long nineteenth century. The narrative unfolds as it follows the evolution of Ukrainian intellectuals and their ideas from the Age of Enlightenment at the end of the eighteenth century to the era of Positivist science and social reform at the dawn of the twentieth century. The book delves into the profound impact of intellectuals on shaping the Ukrainian national project, particularly in the context of a stateless and predominantly plebeian population.

The central theme of the book revolves around the intellectual engagement of these individuals not only with each other but also with the people and land they represented. It explores the diverse perspectives of Ukraine from the imperial and global capitals, as well as the broader intellectual currents and geopolitical games that played a significant role in shaping its history. Nevertheless, the primary focus of the work remains on the visionary insights, responses to modernity's challenges, ideals, agendas, and programs of Ukrainian intellectuals.

The Intellectual Foundations of Modern Ukraine serves as an invaluable resource for upper-level undergraduates, postgraduates, and scholars engaged in the fields of cultural anthropology, political science, political philosophy, and the history of modern Ukraine. It offers a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the intellectual roots that have contributed to the formation of Ukraine's unique identity and its ongoing quest for national development.

Weight: 540g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781138333895