Radical Evil: A Philosophical InterrogationISBN: 978-0-7456-2954-4
Paperback
304 pages
August 2002, Polity
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"Continental philosophy at its best."
Modern Theology
"Richard Bernstein takes us through the most baffling question of
all, the one that in the end defies philosophical understanding,
that of evil. The last century put this irresistibly on our agenda,
and we cannot avoid it. No-one has the answer, but Bernstein takes
us through a number of the most important and insightful thinkers,
who can help us in our search. With the admirable clarity and great
philosophical sympathy which always characterizes his work, he
defines their understanding of evil, and puts them into
conversation with each other. One emerges from this work still
baffled, but in a much more fruitful way, empowered to go on
thinking. This is a striking achievement for a work on this
subject. Bernstein has once again pushed the debate forward several
steps."
Charles Taylor, McGill University
"Richard Bernstein's work represents the best of an American
tradition in philosophy, inspired by pragmatism and the analytical
requirements of jargon-free clarity and drawing extensively and
powerfully on traditions within Continental philosophy. To my ears
Bernstein's is a hugely important voice in contemporary
philosophical debate – it is sane and humane."
Simon Critchley, University of Essex