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Critique of Pure insanity - Daniel Schiffer Salvatore

Author: Daniel Salvatore Schiffer
Full title: Critique of pure unreason. The intellectual bankruptcy of the "new philosophers" and their followers.
Editions: François Bourin Editions
date: May 2010
Number of pages: 354 p .


Dedication: "Nadine"

Citations: " The critique of reason ends up necessarily lead to science; use dogmatic reason not without criticism leads instead to baseless assertions, which we can put up equally likely, and hence the skepticism. " Immanuel Kant, Critique of Pure Reason pure

Presentation Editor: Late 1970s: the "new philosophers" are invading the media. They called Andre Glucksmann, Maurice Clavel, Jean-Marie Benoist and especially Bernard-Henri Levy. They will soon be followed by close friends on the ideological level which front row, and Pascal Bruckner, Alain Finkielkraut. Thirty years ATRD, what else does their rélexion? If the members of this movement have undoubtedly marked the scene pubic French, their legacy is a philosophical debate. It is here that Daniel Salvatore Schiffer has chosen to exercise his critical eye. Test pamplétaires accents, Critique of pure unreason , direct reference to the master work of Immanuel Kant, reviews scathing of thought bequeathed by the "media intellectuals". Far from being confined to the questioning of their positions, this book urges, for the first time, a deep reflection on the excesses and manipulations housed in the heart of their philosophy.

Comment: That a presentation that speaks volumes about the contents of books and rare thing, I agree. Like many of us, the title made me think without hesitation to the famous Critique of Pure Reason of Immanuel Kant and I wanted to know why Daniel Salvatore Schiffer chose this title. Also, what does my enthusiasm was when Blog-O-Book caught my request for this partnership proposed by Editions François Bourin Publisher . A reading Critique of pure unreason , what attracted me in this pamphlet because it is good to my opinion of a pamphlet, what are the issues raised by the author. Indeed, if one looks at the question of what the term implies "new philosophers" may legitimately ask what interests they have served for the past thirty years during which, in the words of Daniel Salvatore Schiffer the " semis "composed the famous André Glucksmann, Alain Finkielkraut, Pascal Bruckner and Bernard-Henri Levy, has taken center stage in the media. The author's reply is unequivocal: no or almost. F ondant his argument on references and justified many, Daniel Salvatore Schiffer demonstrates beyond any doubt, the superficiality of modern thinkers. But if it appears certain that this test may be a sign of an old grudge, it will recognize that there is no smoke without fire. And the author also explains correctly that his book does not aim to discredit stupid and evil of this class of intellectuals: it is not about rhetoric but do reflect the impact of the statements in the press or the media. For it is indeed in this context that Daniel Salvatore Schiffer highlights " intellectual bankruptcy of the new philosophers and their followers" . After all, it is enough to have friends in high places and master public speaking to be considered new philosopher, while the French philosophy has to worry about ... However, and this is only my opinion, I think we're not there yet ...


If the author sometimes nuance his remarks, he often shows scathing towards Bernard-Henri Levy which causes an obvious allergy. Scrupulously lists blunders and scandals of it, Schiffer skillfully dismantles the edifice that the philosopher has built around himself. He spares no detail, starting with his book From the war in philosophy published last February in which BHL Botul quotes a philosopher imagination! This introduction may augur the rest of the book and the reader is warned: no mercy for BHL and Co. In short, the scandals omissions volunteers, the National BHL never ceases to disappoint, even débecter Schiffer. It is true that these new philosophers are annoying to invade the media and the press: war, religion, philosophy, politics, they know everything, talk about everything, but what do they say in reality? These are the final questions posed by Schiffer. Because the reader is not fooled: he is free to believe or not information that he used excessive media. Not that these new Philosophers tell us that nonsense. Just do not forget that it is given to anyone, philosopher or not, think simply. Therefore want to "save" the French philosophy of the wreck seems a little ambitious. The fact is that this test, just as interesting as documented, has allowed me to (re) discover thinkers who scored the universal philosophy ...


For the story, visit this section of the Republic books by Pierre Assouline to know why the book was published, initially scheduled to Fayard was canceled.


Finally, thank you again for publishing François Bourin and Blog-o-Book for giving me this book that I intend to reread ...