Global Modernity: And Other Essays (Societas) - Softcover

"The presentation of Rubens' ideas in [an] almost aphoristic manner might lose some points in the attempt to make the whole viewpoint more digestible, but it certainly encouraged me to have a go at just one more essay before putting the book down."

"This diverse set of essays is an interesting examination of (or introduction to) the different subjects covered. Although the subject matter is challenging Ruben's style is generally pretty succinct and doesn't seem any more difficult than necessary, and I'd recommend the book to anyone with a nascent interest in political or moral philosophy."

"Informed comment and original thinking, clear-sighted, common-sensical and altruistic - what more could you want from a book of philosophy?"

This group of essays follows a similar eclectic pattern to that found in Tom Rubens' previous essay-collections published by Imprint Academic. The author's aim is, as before, to appeal widely but also succinctly: in a way that will stimulate readers to develop their own thoughts on, and consult more extensive treatments of, the subjects in question. As regards philosophers referred to in the in text, these include: Democritus, Spinoza, Schopenhauer and Sartre. Subjects explored include: modernity as a condition which is intellectually exacting; the police in England; democracy in relation to culture and society as a whole; philosophical determinism; sexual love; and the American 'Western’ film.