Aspects of enlightenment social theory and the ethics of truth /

This is a timely, distinctive and sparkling introductory account of social theory and the central role of enlightenment within it. Osborne argues that social theory should be based on an idea of enlightenment rather than modernity.

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Main Author: Osborne, Thomas, 1964-
Corporate Author: ebrary, Inc
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: London : UCL Press, 1998.
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Online Access:An electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click to view
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Summary:This is a timely, distinctive and sparkling introductory account of social theory and the central role of enlightenment within it. Osborne argues that social theory should be based on an idea of enlightenment rather than modernity.
Physical Description:xv, 216 p.
Bibliography:Bibliography: p. 195-209 and includes index.