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Author: Simon F. Oliai
Publisher: University Press of America
Imprint: University Press of America
Dimensions:
Width: 16.10cm
, Height: 1.80cm
, Length: 23.50cm
Weight: 0.431kg
ISBN: 9780761865155
ISBN 10: 0761865152
Pages: 170
Publication Date: 30 December 2014
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
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Reviews
I am strongly convinced that the crucial analysis of the metaphysical underpinnings of all manner of contemporary fundamentalism by Simon Oliai shall have not only contributed to elaborating a more precise definition of the current role of Western philosophy, but, more significantly, shed light on the universal function of all critical thought in our world. -- Gianni Vattimo, emeritus professor of philosophy, University of Turin, member of the European Parliament Ever since its first efforts at integration were undertaken, Europe has constituted, historically that is, a space for reconciliation. Moreover, Europe has been founded on values among which tolerance and acceptance of differences occupy a privileged position. Simon Oliai is thus right in underscoring this line of thought whilst insisting on the need for its constant application. -- Michel Rocard, former prime minister of France and senior member of the European Parliament Very few people have such a profound and intellectual appreciation of the cultural history and significance of Europe and Persia whilst also having lived in and experienced North America. -- Lord David Owen, CH, former British foreign secretary and EU envoy to Yugoslavia
I am strongly convinced that the crucial analysis of the metaphysical underpinnings of all manner of contemporary fundamentalism by Simon Oliai shall have not only contributed to elaborating a more precise definition of the current role of Western philosophy, but, more significantly, shed light on the universal function of all critical thought in our world. -- Gianni Vattimo, Emeritus Professor of Philosophy at the University of Turin Ever since its first efforts at integration were undertaken, Europe has constituted, historically that is, a space for reconciliation. Moreover, Europe has been founded on values among which tolerance and acceptance of differences occupy a privileged position. Simon Oliai is thus right in underscoring this line of thought whilst insisting on the need for its constant application. -- Michel Rocard, former prime minister of France and senior member of the European Parliament Very few people have such a profound and intellectual appreciation of the cultural history and significance of Europe and Persia whilst also having lived in and experienced North America. -- Lord David Owen, CH, former British foreign secretary and EU envoy to Yugoslavia
Author Information
Simon F. Oliai is a former UNESCO adviser on the worldwide promotion of the humanities, as well as a philosopher of history who has studied and lectured in the United States, France, and Iran. He has organized several noted international seminars in Europe and the Middle East and is the editor of the landmark international anniversary dossier on the Martin Heidegger, which was published by the French review Portique in 2006.
