The Curious Enlightenment of Professor Caritat
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The Curious Enlightenment of Professor Caritat by Steven Lukes
Cut loose from his ivory tower, a wandering professor is made to confront the perplexed state of modern thinking, the value of history, and, above all, the continuing need for a just and humane social order. This book presents a survey of Western political philosophy in a comedy of ideas.
A counterpart to Jonstein Gaarder's bestseller, Sophie's World, for those who might be seeking an introduction to political theory* Prospect *
A delightfully edifying comedy. * Guardian *
Charming and refreshing. * Radical Philosophy *
Knock-out satirical humour. * Times Literary Supplement *
Lukes achieves both lightness and weight in a way many novelists might envy. * Independent *
This book is a box of delights, often wonderfully funny and always deliciously clever, a contemporary political satire to set among the best. * New Statesman and Society *
A delightfully edifying comedy. * Guardian *
Charming and refreshing. * Radical Philosophy *
Knock-out satirical humour. * Times Literary Supplement *
Lukes achieves both lightness and weight in a way many novelists might envy. * Independent *
This book is a box of delights, often wonderfully funny and always deliciously clever, a contemporary political satire to set among the best. * New Statesman and Society *
Steven Lukes is Professor of Sociology at NYU. He has previously taught at the London School of Economics and the University of Siena, and is the author of numerous works including Emile Durkheim: His Life and Work, Power: A Radical View and What is Left?
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| ISBN 13 | 9781859849484 |
| ISBN 10 | 1859849482 |
| Title | The Curious Enlightenment of Professor Caritat |
| Author | Steven Lukes |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Verso Books |
| Year published | 1995-10-17 |
| Number of pages | 261 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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