Myth, Meaning, and Antifragile Individualism: On the Ideas of Jordan Peterson by

Description: Myth, Meaning, and Antifragile Individualism: On the Ideas of Jordan Peterson by Marc Champagne Jordan Peterson has attracted a high level of attention. Focusing on Petersons ideas rather than controversies, this book explores his answers to perennial questions. Champagne unites the different strands of Petersons thinking in a handy summary and then articulates his main critical concerns. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Jordan Peterson has attracted a high level of attention. Controversies may bring people into contact with Petersons work, but ideas are arguably what keep them there. Focusing on those ideas, this book explores Petersons answers to perennial questions.What is common to all humans, regardless of their background? Is complete knowledge ever possible? What would constitute a meaningful life? Why have humans evolved the capacity for intelligence? Should one treat others as individuals or as members of a group? Is a single person powerless in the face of evil? What is the relation between speech, thought, and action? Why have religious myths and narratives figured so prominently in human history? Are the hierarchies we find in society good or bad?After devoting a chapter to each of these questions, Champagne unites the different strands of Petersons thinking in a handy summary. Champagne then spends the remaining third of the book articulating his main critical concerns. He argues that while building on tradition is inevitable and indeed desirable, Petersons individualist project is hindered by the non-revisable character and self-sacrificial content of religious belief.This engaging multidisciplinary study is ideal for those who know little about Petersons views, or for those who are familiar but want to see more clearly how Petersons views hang together. The debates spearheaded by Peterson are in full swing, so Myth, Meaning, and Antifragile Individualism should become a reference point for any serious engagement with Petersons ideas. Author Biography Marc Champagne is an Instructor in the Department of Philosophy at Kwantlen Polytechnic University. He has a PhD in Philosophy from York University in Toronto, a PhD in Semiotics from the University of Quebec in Montreal, and did his Post-Doctoral studies at the University of Helsinki. Review "Myth, Meaning, and Antifragile Individualism acts as a helpful aid… [The] book is an excellent starting place for anyone who wants to understand Peterson better, partly because Champagne makes a valiant effort to understand Peterson and partly because of its breadth and clarity." -- Arizona State University * Reason Papers *"A thorough academic discussion of Jordan Petersons work has been conspicuously absent—until now… Myth, Meaning, and Antifragile Individualism, by Marc Champagne, is written in a well-crafted, straightforward style accessible to the informed layperson… The book is an essential contribution to anyone who wants to better understand Petersons ideas and scrutinize them in a rational context." -- Onar Am * Journal of Ayn Rand Studies * Long Description Jordan Peterson has attracted a high level of attention. Controversies may bring people into contact with Petersons work, but ideas are arguably what keep them there. Focusing on those ideas, this book explores Petersons answers to perennial questions. What is common to all humans, regardless of their background? Is complete knowledge ever possible? What would constitute a meaningful life? Why have humans evolved the capacity for intelligence? Should one treat others as individuals or as members of a group? Is a single person powerless in the face of evil? What is the relation between speech, thought, and action? Why have religious myths and narratives figured so prominently in human history? Are the hierarchies we find in society good or bad? After devoting a chapter to each of these questions, Champagne unites the different strands of Petersons thinking in a handy summary. Champagne then spends the remaining third of the book articulating his main critical concerns. He argues that while building on tradition is inevitable and indeed desirable, Petersons individualist project is hindered by the non-revisable character and self-sacrificial content of religious belief. This engaging multidisciplinary study is ideal for those who know little about Petersons views, or for those who are familiar but want to see more clearly how Petersons views hang together. The debates spearheaded by Peterson are in full swing, so Myth, Meaning, and Antifragile Individualism should become a reference point for any serious engagement with Petersons ideas. Review Quote "Myth, Meaning, and Antifragile Individualism acts as a helpful aid... [The] book is an excellent starting place for anyone who wants to understand Peterson better, partly because Champagne makes a valiant effort to understand Peterson and partly because of its breadth and clarity." Details ISBN1788360141 Author Marc Champagne Short Title Myth, Meaning, and Antifragile Individualism: on the Ideas of Jordan Peterson Publisher Imprint Academic Series Societas Language English Year 2020 ISBN-10 1788360141 ISBN-13 9781788360142 Publication Date 2020-02-04 Subtitle On the Ideas of Jordan Peterson DEWEY 150.92 Pages 200 Format Paperback Imprint Imprint Academic Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations 1 Bibliography AU Release Date 2020-02-04 NZ Release Date 2020-02-04 UK Release Date 2020-02-04 Place of Publication Exeter Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:126578338;

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