Continental Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction

Simon Critchley

Jun 2021 · Tantor Media Inc · Narrated by Stephen Bowlby

About this audiobook

In this enlightening Very Short Introduction, Simon Critchley shows us that Continental philosophy encompasses a distinct set of philosophical traditions and practices, with a compelling range of problems all too often ignored by the analytic tradition. He discusses the ideas and approaches of philosophers such as Kant, Hegel, Nietzsche, Husserl, Heidegger, Sartre, Habermas, Foucault, and Derrida. He also introduces key concepts such as existentialism, nihilism, and phenomonology, by explaining their place in the Continental tradition. The perfect guide for anyone interested in the great philosophers, this volume explains in lucid, straightforward language the split between Continental and Anglo-American philosophy and the importance of acknowledging Continental philosophy.

About the author

Simon Critchley is Hans Jonas Professor at the New School for Social Research. His books include Very Little... Almost Nothing, Infinitely Demanding, The Book of Dead Philosophers, and The Faith of the Faithless.