The Polarity of Mexican Thought

The Polarity of Mexican Thought Instrumentalism and Finalism

Hardback (30 Nov 1990)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Mexican thinkers in recent generations have sought a philosophy emphasizing the ends of human activity (finalism) as contrasted with one stressing means or techniques (instrumentalism). According to Professor Weinstein's interpretation, an integrated perspective toward all aspects of the human condition characterizes Mexican philosophy and social thought, incorporating close attention to the aesthetic dimension of human experience and the tensions of human existence. The distinctive Mexican world-view provides a needed supplement to the analytical approach of North American philosophy and Marxist determinism.

Book information

ISBN: 9780271012322
Publisher: Penn State University Press
Imprint: Penn State University Press
Pub date:
DEWEY: 199.72
Language: English
Number of pages: 128
Weight: 399g
Height: 229mm
Width: 152mm
Spine width: 18mm