The Selected Writings of Jan Patočka: Care for the Soul
Jan Patocka, Ivan Chvatík, Erin Plunkett, Alex Zucker, Andrea Rehberg, David CharlstonJan Patocka’s contribution to phenomenology & the philosophy of history mean that he is considered one of the most important philosophers of the 20th century. Yet, his writing is not widely available in English & the Anglophone world remains rather unfamiliar with his work.
In this new book of essential Patocka texts, of which the majority have been translated from the original Czech for the first time, readers will experience a general introduction to the key tenets of his philosophy.
This includes his thoughts on the relationship between philosophy & political engagement which strike at the heart of contemporary debates about freedom, political participation & responsibility & a truly pressing issue for modern Europe, what exactly constitutes a European identity?
In this important collection, Patocka provides an original vision of the relationship between self, world, & history that will benefit students, philosophers and those who are interested in the ideals that underpin our democracies.