A Cultural History of Causality

Science, Murder Novels, and Systems of Thought

Autor*innen

• Stephen Kern

Parameter

• 448 Seiten
• 16 Lesestunden

• Geschichte
• Philosophie
• Sachliteratur
• Wissenschaft

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Focusing on the act of murder, this work examines how interpretations of human behavior have evolved since 1830 through the lens of over a hundred novels, including classics like Crime and Punishment and Lolita. Each chapter explores a specific causal factor or motive—such as ancestry, childhood, and sexuality—while integrating insights from various scientific disciplines and philosophical systems. By intertwining literature with scientific thought, the book provides a comprehensive analysis of the changing landscape of causality in human behavior.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2006
• Einband: Paperback