Questions Of Tradition by Mark Salber Phillips
The Interpretation of Tradition in the Humanities
This book delves into the complex interplay between tradition and modernity, exploring how traditions are not static relics of the past but dynamic processes that evolve over time. It examines the ways in which traditions are questioned, reinterpreted, and reshaped in response to changing cultural, social, and political landscapes. Through a series of case studies and theoretical insights, the book challenges the conventional understanding of tradition as a mere transmission of customs, highlighting its role as a living, adaptive force that influences contemporary identity and societal norms.
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- 2004
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- 300-350
- Original Language
- English
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