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Philosophy Modern

Philosophy in the Mass Age

by (author) George Grant

edited by William Christian

Publisher
University of Toronto Press
Initial publish date
Jun 1995
Category
Modern, Ethics & Moral Philosophy, General
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780802072283
    Publish Date
    Jun 1995
    List Price
    $40.95
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9780802004383
    Publish Date
    Jun 1995
    List Price
    $48.95
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9781442678453
    Publish Date
    Jun 1998
    List Price
    $63.00

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When George Grant delivered Philosophy in the Mass Age over the CBC radio network early in 1958, it was an immediate hit. He criticized the Western notion of progress and affirmed the role of philosophy in teaching and assisting people in understanding. Robert Fulford described it then as stunningly effective: 'Grant's talks, obviously the product of a supple and curious mind, were models of their type - learned but clear, original but persuasive, highly personal but intensely communicative.'

Grant's analysis of lhe paradox of modernity is no less intriguing today. The need to reconcile freedom with the moral law 'of which we do not take the measure, but by which we are measured and defined' is still an issue in our times.

William Christian has restored the text of the original 1959 edition. He has supplemented it with material from the broadcast version of the lectures, including a ninth lecture, not previously published, in which Grant responded to listeners' questions. The controversial introduction to the 1966 edition appears as an appendix.

About the authors

George Grant (1918-88) has been acknowledged as Canada's leading political philosopher. He taught religion and philosophy at McMaster University and Dalhousie University. His books include Philosophy in the Mass Age, Lament for a Nation, English-Speaking Justice, Technology and Justice and Technology and Empire.

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William Christian is Professor of Political Science at the University of Guelph. He is author of George Grant: A Biography and editor of George Grant: Selected Letters, both published by the University of Toronto Press.

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