Argues that out of the confrontation between Rorty and Habermas, we might be able to find a new way to think about the kind of politics we need today.

Considers Bataille’s work from an explicitly philosophical perspective.

Engages contemporary European thought on a variety of philosophical topics.

Offers a revised understanding of human subjectivity that avoids the extremes of both traditional humanism and cultural relativism.

Leading scholars address the work of American philosopher Calvin O. Schrag.

Proposes a new theory of communication called "comparative media theory. "

Provides a comprehensive understanding of the informal logics of meaningful perception and autistic perception, which promises to pave the way for social scientists to begin addressing the subjective human experience in logical terms.