The origin of language, favored topic of the siicie des iumieres, has in the past decade begun to reemerge from a century and a half of neglect and even of interdiction. To examine the reasons for this fluctuation would be to go beyond the scope of the present work, although not beyond that of the historical reevaluation it suggests. Let it suffice to say that the anthropological naivete of the pbilosophes' constructions instilled in the minds of linguists and others a skepticism that still casts its shadow over recent discussions of the subject. This would be all for the best, of course, if the rigor of these discussions effected a genuine "sublation" of this not unjustified skepticism.
Science and Psychic Phenomena: The Fall of the House of Skeptics
A factual and conscientious argument against materialism’s vehement denial of psi phenomena - Explores the scandalous history of parapsychology since the scientific revolution of the 17th century - Provides reproducible evidence from scientific research that telepathy, clairvoyance, precognition, and psychokinesis are real - Shows that skepticism of psi phenomena is based more on a religion of materialism than on hard science
This book tells the story of Derrida’s skepticism, which proved so influential in the American academy. But it also pays close attention to Derrida’s even more influential departure from his rigorous method of doubting everything: the prophetic tone he assumed when he evoked the revolutionary properties of writing or, in later years, of justice. This tone was an attempt to reach outside the enclosure of skepticism, to proclaim the emergence of a world that would not be merely linguistic.
An in-depth exploration, through his plays and poems, of the philosophy of Shakespeare as a great poet, a great dramatist and a "great mind". - Written by a leading Shakespearean scholar - Discusses an array of topics, including politics and political theory, writing and acting, religious controversy and issues of faith, skepticism and misanthropy, and closure - Explores Shakespeare as a great poet, a great dramatist and a "great mind"
The Claim of Reason - Wittgenstein, Skepticism, Morality and Tragedy
This handsome new edition of Stanley Cavell's landmark text, first published 20 years ago, provides a new preface that discusses the reception and influence of his work, which occupies a unique niche between philosophy and literary studies.
