{"product_id":"task-of-criticism","title":"Task of Criticism","description":"Erudite and eloquent, John William Miller's writing engages readers with his \"earthy\" treatment of basic philosophical questions. Designed as an introduction to a compelling historicist philosophy, this volume presents Miller's best and most representative essays in a single, authoritative edition. Miller (1895-1978) taught at Williams College, and he is well known for his extraordinary teaching (described in \u003cem\u003eMasters: Portraits of Great Teachers\u003c\/em\u003e). He was also a philosopher of the first rank, who arrived at a strikingly original reinterpretation of the history of philosophy and the perennial philosophical problems, especially dualism. Challenging the dogmatism and nihilism that mark so much of recent philosophy, Miller advocated a thoughtful and engaged approach to life—one that revitalizes philosophical activity, embraces history, and joins reflection with participation in a democratic community. The editors have selected twenty-nine essays and have composed succinct introductions to each. Joseph P. Fell has contributed a general introduction that places Miller's thought in context and exhibits the contemporary relevance of his philosophy.","brand":"WW Norton \u0026 Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Product","offer_id":54220986515800,"sku":"9780393327335","price":26.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9780393327335__676f5ea1b8f90.jpg?v=1741159130","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/task-of-criticism","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}