Aspects of enlightenment : social theory and the ethics of truth /

Osborne, Thomas, 1964-,

Aspects of enlightenment : social theory and the ethics of truth / PR Thomas Osborne. - London : UCL Press, (c)1998. - xv, 216 pages.

Bibliography: pages 195-209 and 4.

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.


Enlightenment.
Philosophy, Modern.
Social sciences--Philosophy.


Electronic books.

H.P965.A874 1998