Philosophy, Method and Cultural Criticism (Critical Bodies)

From the birth of philosophy to the dawn of modern social sceince, the issue of method has been central to the task of acquiring knowledge about ourselves-our being in the world. At a time when empirical science dominates because of its utility, it is important to be reminded that philosophy and philosophical reflection also provide insight and useful knowledge about the contemporary social realm in which we live. The editor of this text brings together some of the most prominent thinkers and experts in philosophy driven methods. This international body of scholars discuss the issue of method itself, as well as bring those methods to bear on some of the most prominent issues of our time in the areas of media, culture and communication.