Speaking of freedom
Diane Enns
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Speaking of freedom
by Diane Enns
Published
2007
Publisher
Stanford University Press
Pages
183
ISBN-13
9780804754651
Description
"Speaking of Freedom analyzes the development of ideas about freedom and politics in contemporary French thought from existentialism to deconstruction, in relation to several of the most prominent twentieth-century liberation struggles. It describes the paradox of freedom - that freedom "kills itself" in both thought and practice: in the attempt to theorize the indeterminate, and in the revolution or emancipatory discourse that dies as it hurries toward its utopian conclusion, rejecting one system only to be enslaved by another. Both the philosophical wariness of the concept of liberation that one finds in Foucault and Derrida, and the desire for freedom from oppression expressed by anticolonialists and feminists, are shown to be necessary for political practice. The book thus provides a cogent analysis of some of the most difficult concepts of contemporary continental philosophy, along with a profound sense of engagement with liberation struggles."--Jacket.
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How many pages are in Speaking of freedom?
This edition of Speaking of freedom has approximately 183 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Speaking of freedom?
For most readers, Speaking of freedom typically takes between 3h 49m and 2h 33m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 45,750 words and common reading speeds.
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What is the word count of Speaking of freedom?
The estimated word count for Speaking of freedom is approximately 45,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Speaking of freedom?
Speaking of freedom was written by Diane Enns.
When was Speaking of freedom published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2007. The original work may have been published on a different date.