Catastrophe and Philosophy

Book Overview

This book takes a different approach to the history of philosophy, exploring a neglected theme, the relationship between catastrophe and philosophy. The book analyzes this theme within texts from ancient times to the present, from a global perspective. The book's focus is timely and relevant today, as the planet is certainly facing a number of impending catastrophes right now, e.g., environmental degradation, overpopulation, the threat of nuclear war, etc.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1498540112
• ISBN13: 9781498540117
• Release Date: December 2018
• Publisher: Lexington Books
• Length: 370 Pages
• Weight: 1.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.2" x 9.1"