America the Philosophical (Knopf)
Carlin Romano, a distinguished book critic and professor of philosophy, will discuss and sign his new book, America the Philosophical.
“Carlin Romano's review of the American contribution to real
philosophical thinking is genuinely exciting and provocative. If Romano
wanted to discombobulate the traditional landscape of American
philosophy, he managed to achieve his goal.” --Umberto Eco
“Engaging . . . With illuminating anecdotes and an addictive prose
style, Romano renders complex ideas lucid without sacrificing depth of
understanding or his splendid sense of humor. His breathtaking
intellectual range and passion will make every reader want to be a
philosopher.” --Starred review, Publishers Weekly
Carlin Romano, Critic-at-Large of The Chronicle of Higher Education and literary critic of
The Philadelphia Inquirer for 25 years (1984-2009), is Professor of Philosophy and Humanities at Ursinus College. His criticism has appeared
in The Nation, The New Yorker, The New York Times, The Village Voice,
Harper’s, the Times Literary Supplement, and many other
publications. A former president of the National Book Critics Circle, he
was a finalist for the 2006 Pulitzer Prize in Criticism, cited for
“bringing new vitality to the classic essay across
a formidable array of topics.”
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| Friday, May 24 at 7:30pm |
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